"César à Sumeire l'Afrique" César Baldaccini (1921-1998), the famous French sculptor known for his compressions signed this Cuvée "César à Sumeire" l'Afrique as a mark of fondness for the Sumeire family and for his native Provence.
A limited edition of Chateau l'Afrique's best parcels in numbered bottles. 88/100 Tasted by Andreas Larsson best sommelier of the world -video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msMWDppFYf4
16/20 Guide Hubert 2017, 100 meilleurs rosés de Provence
Gold medal at the International Wine Challenge 2017
Bronze medal at the Decanter WWA 2017
91/100 Gilbert et Gaillard 2017
Silver medal at the IWSC 2017
Vineyard
Grenache 50%
Syrah 50%
Average age of vines: 35 years
Yield: 50 hl/ha.
Minimum use of pesticide approach (Agriculture raisonnée)
Vinification
Direct pressing of the destemmed grapes while filling the pneumatic press.
"Egouttage", light pressing at constant temperature.
Tasting notes
Pale pink rosé
A very expressive nose of kumquat and apricot
Ample and lengthy with a yellow peach finish