Bellet

Wine from Bellet comes out of Provence, France, where it sits as an appellation.

Growers build the wines around Braquet, filling out the blend with Jurancon Noir (Folle Noire), Vermentino (Rolle), Cinsaut and Grenache.

Vines root into clay.

The climate is mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as coastal, hills and riverside.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows fruity with subtle earthy notes, refreshing and aromatic and showcasing braquet.

Producers worth knowing include Chateau de Bellet, Chateau de Cremat and Domaine de Toasc.

Pour them alongside grilled seafood, pasta with pesto, tomato based dishes and light salads.

Serve chilled.

In the glass.

Red: Fruity with subtle earthy notes.

Rosé: Refreshing and aromatic, Showcasing braquet.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Chateau de Bellet 'Bellet' Blanc, Provence, France
• Chateau de Bellet 'Bellet' Cuvee Baron G Rouge, Provence, France
• Chateau de Bellet 'Bellet' Rouge, Provence, France
• Chateau de Bellet La Chapelle Blanc, Provence, France
• Chateau de Bellet La Chapelle Rose, Provence, France
• Chateau de Bellet La Chapelle Rouge, Provence, France
• Chateau de Bellet Rose, Provence, France
• Chateau de Cremat Bellet Blanc, Provence, France

At the table.

• Grilled seafood
• Pasta with pesto
• Tomato based dishes
• Light salads
• Cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.

Nearby regions.

Bellet: common questions

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Provence guide.