Production

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Hectolitres

rosé and red

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Terroir designation of the Côtes de Provence AOP recognized in

2005

Located at the far eastern end of the Côtes de Provence appellation, the Fréjus sector is made up of hills flanking the coastal Argens River, from West to east, and opens up directly onto the Mediterranean Sea. Eight communes in the Var department are located within the geographic area of the Fréjus designation: Callas, Fréjus, La Motte, Le Muy, Puget-sur-Argens, Roquebrune-sur-Argens, Saint-Raphaël (partially) and Trans-en-Provence (partially).

Benefits of the Mediterranean

The Fréjus sector’s openness to a maritime influence endows it with a special climate. It enjoys almost continuous ventilation and moderate temperature fluctuations. Precipitation there is among the heaviest in the appellation (830 to 850 mm annually), with a moderate number of hours of sunshine (2,800 to 2,900 annually).

Soil of every colour

The Fréjus sector contains three specific types of soil:

Red soil that is the result of the sandy-clay alteration of sandstone and pelites from the Permian period;
Filler soil on a Permian platform (stony red, sandy-clay, whitish loamy-clay on tufa, yellow to whitish loamy-clay on marine Pliocene deposits);
Sandy soil that is the result of the alteration of the metamorphic rocks of the Massif des Maures

red wines

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Grape varieties

red wines

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Mourvèdre

Distinguishing features

Its small berries prefer warm, calcareous terroirs. This varietal ripens slowly: it is happiest when facing the sea, where it can ripen properly. It has been planted in Provence for a very long time.

Character

Mourvèdre produces robust wines with delicate, assertive tannins. While young, wines made with this varietal offer touches of violet and blackberry. Its smooth suppleness, accompanied by characteristic notes of spices, pepper and cinnamon, are only revealed after several years of cellar ageing. Mourvèdre is often used in blends with Grenache and Syrah.

Grenache

Distinguishing features

This varietal comes from Spain originally. It is very high-yield and resistant to violent winds and drought.

Character

Grenache brings fatness, a full body and power to wines. It gives young wines elegant hints of berries, and spicier, meaty notes to more evolved wines.

Syrah

Distinguishing features

Syrah is a grape that produces small black berries with a bluish sheen and delicate but fairly hardy skin.

Character

Syrah creates solid, deep-coloured wines whose tannins make them coarse in the first years, but benefit particularly from prolonged ageing. Over the years, it evolves into its characteristic notes of vanilla, tobacco and candied berries.

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rosé wines

Grape varieties

rosé wines

Main varietals

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Grenache

Distinguishing features

This varietal comes from Spain originally. It is very high-yield and resistant to violent winds and drought.

Character

Grenache brings fatness, a full body and power to wines. It gives young wines elegant hints of berries, and spicier, meaty notes to more evolved wines.

Mourvèdre

Distinguishing features

Its small berries prefer warm, calcareous terroirs. This varietal ripens slowly: it is happiest when facing the sea, where it can ripen properly. It has been planted in Provence for a very long time.

Character

Mourvèdre produces robust wines with delicate, assertive tannins. While young, wines made with this varietal offer touches of violet and blackberry. Its smooth suppleness, accompanied by characteristic notes of spices, pepper and cinnamon, are only revealed after several years of cellar ageing. Mourvèdre is often used in blends with Grenache and Syrah.

Syrah

Distinguishing features

Syrah is a grape that produces small black berries with a bluish sheen and delicate but fairly hardy skin.

Character

Syrah creates solid, deep-coloured wines whose tannins make them coarse in the first years, but benefit particularly from prolonged ageing. Over the years, it evolves into its characteristic notes of vanilla, tobacco and candied berries.

Tibouren

Distinguishing features

An authentic Provençal grape. In fact, the only place in France where it can be found is in the Var department.

Character

Tibouren produces delicate, elegant wines. It is perfect for rosés, in which it offers finesse on the palate and a rich bouquet. It is the preferred grape for blends made with other Provençal varietals.

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Additional varietal

Cinsault

Distinguishing features

Flavourful and attractive, this Provençal varietal has long been used as a table grape. It is widely used to make rosé in Provence.

Character

It adds a fresh, delicate, fruity touch to wines, nuancing the power of other varietals.