Provence Rosé Wines : Elegance in Every Glass

The Nine Appellations of Provence

Provence is the birthplace of rosé, producing more than half of the world’s finest pink wines. Its landscape is divided into nine appellations (AOC), each revealing its own character and sense of place :

• Côtes de Provence : the largest and most diverse, with terroir designations including Sainte-Victoire, Fréjus, La Londe, Pierrefeu and Notre-Dame-des-Anges.
• Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence : lively and aromatic, shaped by the Mistral winds.
• Coteaux Varois en Provence : elegant, mineral wines from the limestone soils of the Var.
• Les Baux-de-Provence : biodynamic estates creating refined, balanced blends.
• Palette : a rare jewel near Aix, where centuries-old estates produce wines in very limited quantities.
• Cassis : a coastal enclave known for whites, yet with rosés that are equally elegant.
• Bandol : structured, age-worthy rosés of gastronomic depth.
• Bellet : high above Nice, producing delicate, distinctive rosés in tiny volumes.
• Pierrevert : the newest appellation, at the foothills of the Alps, offering fresh, alpine-inflected notes.

Together, these appellations form the identity of Provence rosé wines, luminous, refined, and deeply connected to their terroir.

Bandol : Structured Elegance for Collectors

For connoisseurs, Bandol is the crown jewel of Provence rosé wines. Anchored by Mourvèdre, these are rosés with backbone, structured, complex, and capable of aging gracefully. Aromas of wild herbs, stone fruits and subtle spice make Bandol rosés the perfect partner for fine dining, whether lobster on the Riviera or a truffled tasting menu.

Palette : A Rarity Few Will Ever Taste

If Bandol is prestige, Palette is rarity. Covering fewer than 50 hectares, this appellation produces some of the most exclusive wines in France. With centuries-old traditions and highly limited production, Palette rosés are coveted by sommeliers and collectors alike. To taste Palette is to discover Provence at its most intimate and rare.

Côtes de Provence La Londe : Sunshine, Sea and Refinement

Within the expansive Côtes de Provence lies La Londe, a terroir adored for its luminosity and refinement. Overlooking the Mediterranean, La Londe produces wines that are mineral-driven, precise and elegant, perfectly embodying the Côte d’Azur lifestyle, radiant, effortless and always refined.

Olea Voyages: Provence Rosé, Designed for You

At Olea Voyages, rosé is never just a tasting. It is a private vineyard tour, a conversation with the winemaker, a Provençal lunch under the plane trees, or a sunset aboard a yacht with chilled bottles awaiting. We curate Provence rosé wine journeys that blend exclusivity with authenticity, whether savoring the age-worthy elegance of Bandol, the rarity of Palette, or the luminous refinement of La Londe. Because to understand Provence is to taste it, one pale, golden-pink glass at a time.