A grape variety typical of the appellation. Vigorous growth, average production potential, medium-sized bunches with small black berries. Very adaptable, but partial to hot, early ripening areas. Good resistance to botrytis, thanks to thick berry skins. Results in wines very intense in colour. Tannins are high when given a long maceration. Wines, however, remain elegant and as a result, have a good aging capacity.

On the nose, characteristics when young include black current, raspberry, green pepper. When aged, aromas evolve to leather, mushroom and cinnamon, and later venison.

General characteristics: Very vigorous and fertile variety. Flowering takes place during the first fifteen days of June, and maturity is reached between the 15th September and 10th October depending on the terroir.

Resistant to wind and well adapted to dry conditions. Grenache provides the base for many red wines and certain fruity rosés from southern France.

Oenological aptitude: High alcohol potential, low acidity, mellow.

Syrah

General characteristics: Expressive grape variety, abundant vegetation; flowering takes place between the 5th and 15th June, and maturity between the 10th September and 5th October depending on area and year. Favours mild climates, dislikes harsh contrasts. Due to its rich aromas and intense colour, Syrah is used more and more in the southern parts of France.

Oenological aptitude: Intense colour, resistant to oxidation, tannic, aromatic (raspberry, black current, violets, green pepper).

Very old southern French variety cultivated in Provence and in the Languedoc
region.

Large, compact bunches with big, juicy, dark blue berries.

Good colour. Supple with pleasant aromas.

Much appreciated for its fruity qualities and freshness, particularly when used for Provencal Rosés.

Typical aromas include almond, lime blossom, raspberries and hazelnut.

This grape variety gives the wine its typical dry character with hints of black current and gunflint.

General characteristics: Vigorous variety, with an intermediary maturity.

Oenological aptitude: Results in full-bodied white wines, low in acidity, round and long on the palate.

Sensitive to the wind, it produces a pale and delicate wine. Its acidity compliments certain varieties that are too supple.