The varieties
White Wine VinesLe Rolle ( Vermentino)It has always been grown in Provence. It is a hardy plant of great quality and produces a fine-bodied wine, rich in citrus and pear aromas. It ages well in barriques. ClairetteIt is a Provence vine with a quite low yield, though the bunches are large. It produces a robust wine rich in aromas. Ugny BlancIt is an old Provencal vine. It produces fine, fruity, straw-coloured wine. These qualities have been enhanced by modern wine-making techniques. SauvignonThis vine is not commonly grown in Provence, but it is interesting because of its hyacinth aromas. SemillonIt has a good yield but is prone to root rot. It gives elegance and aroma to the wines it is blended with. |
Vines for Red and Rosè WinesDomaine Saint Jean grows for its reds and rosès: Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Cabernet Sauvignon. The last two were the first to be grown on the Domaine. Cabernet Sauvignon produces red Vin du Pays 100% mono-variety and has a really prestigious list of prizes. Le Cabernet SauvignonIt is the most widespread vine in the world, but is not common in Provence. It is not particularly demanding and gives high quality wine, rich in tannin, with a blackcurrant aroma and a magnificent ruby-red colour. In short it produces a great wine. In Provenece it is substituted by Mourvedre, which is rather difficult to age away from coastal areas. MourvedreIt is a typical vine in coastal areas. It has small grapes and gives well-balanced colour and taste. It develops its aroma and roundness with age. TibourenThis is also a typical vine of coastal areas. It is essentially rosè, rich in aromas and ideal for blending. CinsaultThis is a very common vine in Provence. It can be eaten or used for producing wine for blending. It gives strength, freshness and fruitiness top other wines. CarignanThis is a Maditerranean vine used to enrich other wines with its structure and colour. It has a small yield. SyrahIts high tannin concentration and capacity to age results in a wine with hints of vanilla and red fruit. GrenacheIt is the base of Provencal wine production. It is resistant and not very demanding. It is indispensable in Cotes de Provence. It gives strength and breadth besides all the other qualities of a high-quality wine. BraquetIt is exclusive to the ADC "Bellet". It has little colour but is rich in rose scented aromas. Folle NoirIt is also part of "Bellet" and rich in red fruit aromas. CastetIt is a typical vine of the area of Aix, Palette and Castet and is picked early. |