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SYLVIE HANICOTTE,<br />
HEAD OF THE WINERY<br />
AT CHÂTEAU DE FONSCOLOMBE<br />
LÉGENDES<br />
AN AERIAL VIEW OF CHÂTEAU<br />
DE FONSCOLOMBE<br />
CHÂTEAU DE FONSCOLOMBE,<br />
IN THE HEART OF PROVENCE<br />
THE APPEAL OF THE REGION AND ITS WINES<br />
IS HYPNOTISING<br />
France’s oldest wine region is now extremely popular. With export volumes booming,<br />
Provence has established a reputation for itself as the world’s leading producer of rosé<br />
wines, whilst also offering great potential for reds and whites. Wineries have skilfully<br />
developed production with some true terroir-driven vinous treasures from low-cropping<br />
vines, made using very elaborate winemaking techniques where temperature control<br />
is a constant. The vineyards seem to be magnetised by all these different aspects and<br />
from their ancient, hardy rocky mountain sites, they live in harmony with the Mediterranean<br />
climate. Production of balanced, elegant wines with tight-knit tannins is a major<br />
attraction at the core of a virtuous circle that increasingly includes year-round tourism.<br />
“We don’t need to rely on anything contrived to develop hospitality”, concludes Jérôme<br />
Paquette from Château Paquette. “Many wineries are experiencing good growth in their<br />
wine tourism business, partly due to the fact that the pandemic forced us to reinvent<br />
ourselves. I don’t know of any good wines that are produced in ugly vineyards, which<br />
is why I am proud to offer people my wines – which I hope are good – in an endearing<br />
location which I hope is memorable”. This fusion between beautiful scenery, wineries<br />
and enjoyable wines is undeniably an extremely valuable asset to have.<br />
24 SUMMER 2023 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE <strong>FR</strong>ENCH EXPERTS ON WINE
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