Definition: Côtes-de-Provence-Sainte-Victoire

This new appellation (2004) only applies to red and rosé wines produced in the Bouches-du-Rhône department: Châteauneuf-le-Rouge, Le Tholonet, Meyreuil, Peynier, Puyloubier, Rousset and Trets; and in the Var department: Pourcieux and Pourrières. They are made from the following grape varieties: main varieties: Grenache Noir (N), Syrah N, Cinsaut N, together representing a minimum proportion of 70% of the vineyard since the 2004 harvest; 80% of the vineyard since the 2015 harvest. At least two of the main grape varieties are present in the vineyard, with no single variety accounting for more than 80% of the vineyard. The proportion of Grenache N and Syrah N grape varieties, together or separately, may not be less than 50% of the vineyard. Secondary grape varieties: Mourvèdre N, Carignan N, Cabernet Sauvignon N. For red wines, the proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon N may not exceed 10% of the vineyard. The vineyard intended for the production of rosé wines may include grape varieties authorised for the production of white wines with the "Côtes-de-Provence" appellation d'origine contrôlée, in a maximum proportion of 10%. Red and rosé wines are produced from a blend of grapes or wines from the aforementioned grape varieties. Rosé wines with the "Côtes-de-Provence" appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC), supplemented by the name "Sainte-Victoire", contain a maximum of 50% wine from direct pressing. These wines are aged until at least 1 February of the year following the harvest. Red wines with the "Côtes-de-Provence" registered designation of origin, supplemented by the name "Sainte-Victoire", are aged until at least 1 September of the year following the harvest.