The Coteaux d`Aix is north and west of the university town of Aix and is the furthest West of the Provence region, with predominantly limestone and sandy soils. The Mediterranean climate is marked by the Mistral wind bringing dry and cooling conditions from the North. It is inland and benefits from relatively cool summer nights due to the altitude, retaining acidity and produces elegant dry rosé wines and fruity and well-structured reds from a combination of Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon along with whites from local varieties such as Vermentino.