France

Provence

2001
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Provence 2001 Vintage Report

Defining the 2001 vintage in Provence requires looking beyond the averages, as it was a year of contrasting fortunes and precise timing.

The cycle began with a harmonious flowering period. Warm days (avg 20°C) allowed for an even fruit set, establishing the potential for a generous crop.

The growing season was solar and generous. Accumulating 1836 Growing Degree Days (GDD), the summer provided consistent warmth that drove steady sugar accumulation.

Harvest proceeded under mixed skies, requiring agility to dodge the 68mm of rain that fell sporadically during the picking weeks.

**Style:** Classically proportioned wines with good balance and terroir expression.

About Provence

The undisputed global leader in Rosé. This sun-soaked Mediterranean region produces pale, dry, and aromatic pink wines that define the lifestyle of the French Riviera.

Climatic Blueprint

Growing Degree Days (GDD)

1836

Total Rainfall

302 mm

Sunshine Hours

2506 hrs

Diurnal Shift

11.7 °C

Frost Days

0 days

Average Temperature

19 °C

Historical Context (10 Years)

Comparison of growing season heat accumulation vs regional average.

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