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88 in the Wine spectator June 2015
Silver medal at the Echansons du roy rené 2015
Silver medal at the World Wine Award Decanter 2015
Bronze medal at the Drinks Business Global Rosé Masters 2015
Bronze medal at the Bettane et Desseauve Challenge "Prix plaisir" 2015
Silver medal at the Foire de Brignoles 2015
Commended medal at the International Wine Challenge 2015
Silver medal at the Echansons du roy rené 2015
Silver medal at the World Wine Award Decanter 2015
Bronze medal at the Drinks Business Global Rosé Masters 2015
Bronze medal at the Bettane et Desseauve Challenge "Prix plaisir" 2015
Silver medal at the Foire de Brignoles 2015
Commended medal at the International Wine Challenge 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 65% Cinsault 20% Syrah 15%
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 notesPale pink in color with a purple hue
A nose of plums and crushed strawberries
Crisp with a lemony touch followed by white peach
Matching food & wineThis rosé will pair well with fusion cuisine, lamb and poultry. Serve chilled.