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entirely surrounded by the Côtes de Provence appellation, Coteaux Varois embraces 28 towns and villages located in the heart of the Var department. The appellation stretches from the Sainte-Baume mountain range to the Bessillons hills around the small town of Brignoles. The vast majority of the vines are planted on calcareous clay soils, for which the Argens river and its tributaries provide drainage. The prevailing climate is, of course, Mediterranean, though semi-continental influences exercise a moderating effect. These climatic conditions promote gradual ripening of the grapes depending on site elevation across the appellation area.
Grape varieties: Vins rouges, rosés: grenache, mourvèdre, syrah, cabernet-sauvignon, carignan, cinsaut . Vins blancs secs :
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the lion’s share of Coteaux Varois are rosés (70%) and reds (25%) with interesting potential. They are blended primarily from Grenache noir, Syrah, Mourvedre (at least 70%) though also Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Cinsault. White wines are also made, on a boutique scale (from Rolle, Semillon, Ugni blanc, Clairette and Grenache). The rosés are fresh and fruity and exhibit pleasant aromas of red fruit. The reds, with their vermilion hue, are rustic wines. They are well-structured though often display average concentration. They exude fragrances of violet, liquorice, leather, green pepper and black pepper, and they pair well with lamb kebabs, barbecued meat or an informal buffet lunch. The whites are dry and vigorous and conjure up aromas of citrus fruit (grapefruit). They are equally delicious as appetisers or with fish grilled on a bed of bay leaves.
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