AOP Côtes de Provence Cru Sainte-Victoire | An Exceptional Appellation

Within the wider family of Côtes de Provence AOP, the Côtes de Provence Cru Sainte-Victoire expresses the personality of a unique terroir, at the foot of the Sainte-Victoire mountain.

As early as 2005, this territory's singularity was recognized through a first official distinction, marking a major milestone in the construction of its winegrowing identity. Since then, more than 30 years of collective commitment have allowed the winegrowers to produce wines renowned for their freshness, finesse and elegance.

In 2025, this approach was fully recognized with the Cru status, the highest distinction within the Côtes de Provence. It sets apart a terroir with an affirmed identity, carried by the know-how of its winegrowers and a level of rigor guaranteeing the typicity of its wines.

En chiffres

2025

Recognitionof the appellation
"Côtes de Provence Cru Sainte-Victoire"
2885

hectaresclassified as AOP Côtes de Provence Cru Sainte-Victoire
26000

hectolitersof rosé and red wines produced
4,5

millionbottles of the 2025 vintage produced
50

hectoliters/hectaremaximum authorized yield

1 / 5

The terroir, the Cru's first signature

The character of the AOP Côtes de Provence Cru Sainte-Victoire rests on a rare balance between relief, climate, soils, grape varieties and know-how. Each of these elements helps shape wines with an immediately recognizable identity.

The Sainte-Victoire Mountain

A true emblem of the territory, the mountain naturally protects the vineyard. Its relief influences the climate, shapes the landscapes and fully contributes to the identity of the Cru.
A Climate of Freshness

Protected from maritime influences by the reliefs of Sainte-Victoire, Mont Aurélien and Sainte-Baume, the vineyard enjoys a Mediterranean climate with continental nuances. The wide temperature swings slow the ripening of the grapes and preserve all their aromatic freshness.
Limestone Soils

The stony, perfectly drained soils offer the vine ideal conditions to express the full precision of the terroir. They contribute to the finesse, balance and elegance of the wines.
Emblematic Grape Varieties

Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault make up the signature of the rosés. Grenache and Syrah dominate the reds. Each grape variety finds here a singular expression thanks to the characteristics of the terroir and the know-how of the winegrowers.

Wines with a Unique Personality

The AOP Côtes de Provence Cru Sainte-Victoire stands out with an immediately identifiable style, carried by freshness, finesse and elegance.
Today, the rosé and red wines benefit from this distinction of excellence that is the Cru status.

The Rosés

With a pale, luminous color, they reveal aromas of red fruits, citrus and spices. Their balance and beautiful length on the palate make them the signature of the Cru.

The Reds

Structured and generous, they develop notes of black fruits, leather and spices. Their extended aging brings complexity, depth and aging potential.

The Whites

Appreciated for their freshness and aromatic expression, the Côtes de Provence white wines complete the production of the territory's estates. The winegrowers are collectively pursuing their efforts to one day obtain the Cru Sainte-Victoire status for their white wines.

Quality

"CRU", a Recognition of Excellence

The AOP Côtes de Provence Cru Sainte-Victoire represents the highest level of recognition within the Côtes de Provence. This distinction is based on a stricter set of specifications, guaranteeing the origin, typicity and quality of the wines produced.

A precisely delimited terroir

only the best plots of the territory can claim Cru status.

More restrictive yields

to favor the concentration and expression of the grapes.

Grape varieties suited to the terroir

selected to reveal the full personality of the appellation.

Demanding production methods

from vine management to winemaking.

Mandatory aging for the reds

guaranteeing their structure, complexity and aging potential.