"The first thing to know is that there are seven wine regions in the south of France: Rhone, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence, Corse, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, and Sud Ouest (or South West). Each has its own specific styles that make the region's wines unique, based not only on the grapes used and the aging methods, but also the soil, climate, and other factors, which are on the whole called terroir. From there, each vintner has their own proprietary strain of yeast they ferment the juice with, which is one of the ways wineries stand out from one another."
"You are, of course, familiar with rosé wine, but Peter Nikolav says the best of the best is coming from the Aix region of Provence. You'll find very little sweetness in this glass, instead tasting a stellar dry, crisp, and clean flavor. The light-colored wine is super refreshing and perfect for a hot summer day."
"The grapes blended to make Aix rosés grow well in the Mediterranean climate, thanks to tons of sun, frequent and strong winds which help pollinate the plants, and soil rich with limestone and clay."
"Sommelier and writer Lee Musho recommends checking out the rosés produced in Tavel. She shares that this is the first region in the country that was reserved for rosé production."
South of France wine includes seven regions: Rhone, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence, Corse, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, and Sud Ouest. Each region’s wines differ through grape choices, aging methods, and environmental factors grouped as terroir, including soil and climate. Wineries also distinguish themselves by using proprietary yeast strains to ferment grape juice. Tasting across many wineries and consulting sommeliers and wine experts identifies standout wines to try. Aix-en-Provence rosé is described as dry, crisp, and clean, with minimal sweetness, suited to hot weather. Its grapes thrive in a Mediterranean climate with strong sun and winds, and in limestone-and-clay soils. Tavel rosé is noted as the first French region reserved specifically for rosé production.
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