Sub-appellations of Côtes de Provence: Sainte Victoire
Elizabeth Gabay · Taste · Wines and Spirits of ProvenceProvence is divided by ranges of mountains running parallel to the sea and by the valleys which cut through these mountains, taking rivers to the sea. In historic times these valleys served as corridors of communication. The valley to the east of Aix is no exception as the medieval walled town of Trets…
Keep reading here about the sub-appellations of Côtes de Provence: Sainte Victoire as our Master of Wine Elizabeth Gabay shares some details on the terrior of the vines that grow near Cezanne’s mountain.
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