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10. CHATEAU DE PIBARNON
Perched directly above the sea, this may be the most attractively sited wine chateau
in Provence. Owner Henri de Saint-Victor has wrestled the unyielding land to pro-
duce red wines in the forefront of the Bandol appellation.
Comte de St Victor, La
Cadière-d'Azur • 04 94 90 12 73
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Top 10 Regional Wines
1. Chateauneuf-du-Pape
At their best, the reds are dark and powerful, the (rarer) whites intensely fruity.
2. Bandol
The home of the mourvèdre grape produces fine and vigorous reds.
3. Beaumes de Venise
France's richest fortified dessert wine, made from the muscat grape.
4. Cotes-de-Provence
Famed for rosés, but now also producing classy reds and heady whites.
5. Gigondas
Sometimes known as “son of Châteauneuf-du-Pape” but the full-bodied wines
definitely stand out on their own.
6. Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence
Fast improving red and rosé wines.
7. Cassis
Fresh, dry whites - particularly good served with Provençale fish dishes.
