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Hectolitres

rosés et reds

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Terroir designation of the Côtes de Provence AOC recognized in

2005
The vineyards of Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire are located at the foot of Sainte-Victoire Mountain. There are nine communes within the boundaries of the Sainte-Victoire designation: in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, Châteauneuf-le-Rouge, Le Tholonet, Meyreuil, Peynier, Puyloubier, Rousset and Trets, and in the Var, Pourcieux and Pourrières.

A continental micro-climate

This region enjoys a climate with slightly continental nuances. Protected from maritime influences to the south by the Monts Auréliens and the Sainte-Baume Mountain Range, it covers the hillsides of the upper Arc Valley. Sainte-Victoire’s rocky ridge confirms this continental micro-climate and somewhat lessens the intensity of the Mistral wind. The Mistral can however blow very hard there, protecting the vines from disease. The Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire wine region (like everywhere in the larger Provence wine region) is considered to be one of the most natural in France, thanks to the drying effects of the Mistral.

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Poor soils, generous wines

The poor, relatively shallow soil here, formed of limestone and clayey sandstone, bears quality vineyards: great red wines that are delicate or robust and generous, as well as elegant rosés with subtle flavours.

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Vinothèque Sainte-Victoire

Located inside the Maison Sainte-Victoire in SaintAntonin-sur-Bayon, this wine collection was created by wine-makers to serve as a showcase for Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire. It offers free guided tastings of six different wines each week, a permanent exhibition of 90 bottles of wine sold at winery prices and a selection of regional products. Encounters with wine-makers, activities and events are also scheduled throughout the year to help visitors learn about the wine region.

Association des Vignerons de la Sainte-Victoire

Vinothèque Maison Sainte-Victoire Route Cézanne – RD17 13100 SAINT-ANTONIN-SUR-BAYON

Tel: +33 (0)4 42 61 37 60
Email: vinotheque@vins-sainte-victoire.com
Website: http://www.vins-sainte-victoire.com