Chateau Coussin vineyard is considered to be one of the first to have been planted in France. The Sumeire vineyards group together three Chateaux: Chateau Coussin, the Sumeire family's and ancestors’ birthplace which is located in Trets. Today, Olivier Sumeire, his wife Annabelle and his sister Sophie run the family business. Since the 18th century, the Sumeire family -old merchants- has been settled in the little city of Trets, about 15 minutes from Aix en Provence, in front of Sainte Victoire. To discover and meet the Sumeire family is a wonderful opportunity. The Provençal vineyard reunites 200 kilometers of dazzling and sun-drenched vines which spread over three departments in the South of France: the Var, Bouches-du-Rhône and part of the Alpes-Maritimes.Īnnabelle and Olivier Sumeire at the entry of Chateau Maupague in Puyloubier. The wines of Provence include three appellations: C ôtes de Provence, Coteaux D'Aix En Provence and Coteaux Varois En Provence. The Provençal vineyard is located between the Mediterranean and the Alps from Avignon to Nice. The Provençal vineyard produces 90% of Rosé and Provence is the first region in France to produce Rosé wine. Rosé wine takes again its first place as first wine in history. For many years, Rosé wine was considered as a secondary wine, but today the demand is booming in France and around the world. When Greeks planted vineyards in Provence 2600 years ago, their wine was already Rosé and their entry door for vines and olive trees was Marseille. Summer is here and Rosé wine is set on the tables in Provence to refresh oneself and bring friendliness and joy among the song of the cicadas.
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