Featured Wines

White: Château Barbanau, (Vermentino) Cotes de Provence, 2006 
Glass $9 - Bottle $40
Rose: Domaine Ott, (Mourvèdre, Grenache Noir) Provence, 2006 
Glass $12 - Bottle $48
Red: Bandol, (Mourvèdre) Domaine la Ladière, Provence, 2003 
Glass $14 - Bottle $56

As the café prepares to celebrate the cooking of Provence, I’ve been working in the cellar to create a wine list that not only highlight the wineries of the area, but also complements the dishes prepared by Chef Marque.  I invite you to sample these wines which will also be available by the glass.
These featured wines capture the air of Provence and are the most well known examples of Provençal wine. They exhibit flavors and aromas that reflect the garrigue landscape of the region, which include wild lavender, rosemary and thyme.

Provence is renowned for its rosés and its table wines.  The rosés of the region are produced mainly for the strong local demand, is aged a minimum of 8 months in wood (unique for a rosé), giving the wine an orange coloring.  They are normally dry with a zestiness derived from their acidity.
The red and whites are characterized by their full bodies and intense aromatics. The red Bandol is made from Mourvèdre grape and is aged a minimum of 18 months in oak (foudres), producing a full, round, rich wine that is good for immediate consumption and ages well.

The nature and impression of the wines change significantly depending on if they are consumed as an apéritif or paired with food, particularly the unique flavors of Provençal cuisine. The rosé wine in particular is noted for its ability to pair well with garlic based dishes, such as aioli.