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Where is Palette wine from?

Palette is a red wine, also made in white, from Meyreuil / Le Tholonet, in Provence, France. It is an AOC wine made mainly from Grenache, Mourvèdre and Clairette.

Palette wine label
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Palette at a glance

ClassificationAOC
AppellationPalette
StyleRed wine, White wine
GrapesGrenache, Mourvèdre, Clairette
Village or townMeyreuil / Le Tholonet
RegionProvence
CountryFrance
Coordinates43.4861, 5.4956

Palette

Meyreuil / Le Tholonet, Provence, France

AOC

A tiny appellation near Aix

Appellation
Palette
Grapes
Grenache, Mourvèdre, Clairette

Palette is one of the smallest appellations of Provence, on limestone slopes just east of Aix-en-Provence in Meyreuil, Le Tholonet and Aix itself. The hamlet that gives it its name lies in Le Tholonet. It became an AOC in 1948, and Château Simone is its best-known estate.

Producers to know

  • Château Simone
  • Château Henri Bonnaud
  • Château Crémade
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Palette: questions and answers

Where is Palette wine from?

Palette is a red wine, also made in white, from Meyreuil / Le Tholonet, in Provence, France. It is an AOC wine made mainly from Grenache, Mourvèdre and Clairette.

Which country is Palette from?

Palette is from France, in the Provence wine region.

What grape is Palette made from?

Palette is made mainly from Grenache, Mourvèdre and Clairette.

Is Palette a red or a white wine?

Both. Palette is made as a red and as a white wine; the red is the main style.

Who are the best producers of Palette?

Producers to know include Château Simone, Château Henri Bonnaud and Château Crémade.

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Sources: en.wikipedia.org, fr.wikipedia.org

Last reviewed October 2026.