‘When the Good Lord begins to doubt the world, he remembers that he created Provence.’ Frederic Mistral

Provence has a classic Mediterranean climate, where mild winters are followed by very warm summers with little rainfall. Sunshine is plentiful in this region, with the vines being given more than 3,000 hours exposure per year…twice the amount needed for the grapes to ripen fully…

The strong mistral wind from the north provides both positive and negative influences on the viticulture. Whilst the wind cools the grapes from the heat and dries the fruit after the rain, it can also damage vines that are not securely trained and protected by hillside landforms…

We invite Members to join us on a journey through Provence; a wine-making region whose popularity has increased hugely over the last decade. Whilst 88% of the regions’ production is rosé, Provence’ red & white wine is slowly making its mark as an incredibly unique expression, and with the guidance of our sommeliers, we learn why…

We will taste: 

2014 Château L’Arnaude Nuit Blanche, Rosé
2015 Réserve, Coeur De Rosé, Maison CR
2012 La Souche à l’Envers, Domaine Dal Canto
2013 Vin de Pays des Alpilles, Blanc, Domaine de Trevallon
2014 Cuvèe Tradition, Domaine Richeaume
2012 Domaine de la Bégude, Bandol
2012 Rouge, Domaine Guilbert