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2 stars at the Guide Hachette des vins 2015
Silver medal at the "concours de la confrérie des Echansons du Roy René" 2014 "Commended" medal at the International Wine Challenge 2014
"Ten rosés to try now " Forbes Magazine May 2014
One of the 5 Inspiring 'Intentional' Rosés - Wall Street Journal June 2014
Silver medal at the "Challenge to the best french wines to the USA 2014"
88/ 100 in Guide Gilbert et Gaillard 2015
Silver medal at the "concours de la confrérie des Echansons du Roy René" 2014 "Commended" medal at the International Wine Challenge 2014
"Ten rosés to try now " Forbes Magazine May 2014
One of the 5 Inspiring 'Intentional' Rosés - Wall Street Journal June 2014
Silver medal at the "Challenge to the best french wines to the USA 2014"
88/ 100 in Guide Gilbert et Gaillard 2015
TerroirClay-limestone made up of ancient gravelly alluvial deposits, vestiges of a huge alluvial cone from the streams descending Mont Sainte Victoire (1,010 metres) and bordered to the south by Mont Olympe and Mont Aurélien.
VineyardAverage age of vines: 30 years
Grape varieties: Grenache 70 % - Cinsault 25% - Syrah 5 %
Yield: 45 hl/ha.
Minimum use of pesticide approach - Respect of the "Mediterranean Nutrition in Provence" charter
VinificationMaceration of the destemmed grapes during filling of the water-cooled pneumatic press.
Draining of the juices, and then light pressing at constant temperature.
Tasting notesA luminous rosewood pink
The nose is pleasant with notes of pear and peach
This wine is ample and smooth with a fresh finish
Matching food & winePerfect for a pre dinner drink or with an elegant summer meal