ROSÉ
N'2 is the second wine of Château Afrique, owned by a family of Provençal winegrowers since 1953, still run by the great-grandchildren of Gabriel Sumeire, on the Côtes de Provence Pierrefeu terroir.
TerroirThe red sandstone bedrock has produced a sandy limestone soil, which has combined with colluvial soil from the areas of high ground on either side of the terroir.
VineyardAge of vineyards 25 ans
Grenache 50%
Syrah 20%
Cinsault 20%
Tibouren 10%
High environnemental value ( HVE)
VinificationDirect pressing of the destemmed grapes.
Traditional vinification in stainless steel vats.
A cooling system is used to chill the grapes.
Tasting notesPale color with peach highlights.
A nose of tea rose and eglantine with a touch of pink grapefruit.
Round and long lasting with notes of oranges.
Matching food & winePerfect as an aperitif, with salmon in all its forms, raw as a tartare, smoked, poached in a court-bouillon made with this same rosé wine, with shrimp risottos with vegetables, sushi or sashimi ...