Côtes de Provence is a wine-growing region located in the Provence region of southeast France. It is the largest appellation of the Provence wine region, known for its production of a predominantly dry style of rosé wine which makes up over half of the production of Provençal wine. Other types of wines produced in this region include red and white wines.
The vineyards of Cotes de Provence spread across several communities around the Mediterranean Sea, with diverse soil types ranging from chalky, limestone to crystalline. The vineyards enjoy a Mediterranean climate, with plentiful sunshine and low rainfall.
The wine itself is renowned for its pale, dry and aromatic character, with flavours like strawberry, cherry, peach, rose petal and pepper often detected. The main grape varieties used in Côtes de Provence are Grenache, Cinsaut, Mourvèdre and Syrah for Red and Rosé wines; Rolle, Sémillon, Clairette, Ugni Blanc and Bourboulenc for white wines.
Côtes de Provence obtained the "Appellation d'origine contrôlée" (AOC) status in 1977, and since then it has gained international recognition for its high-quality wines.
