"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. Gold medal, 93 points at the Global rosé masters 2018
Silver medal at the Vinalies Internationales 2018
Prix d'Excellence des Vinalies Nationales 2018
Bronze medal at the International Wine Challenge 2018
Bronze medal at Decanter 2018 and IWSC 2018
89 at the Tasted 100% Blind par Andreas Larsson Meilleur sommelier du monde
Vineyard
Grenache 45% Syrah 55%
Average age of vines: 35 years Yield: 50 hl/ha.
Sustainable farming
Vegan wine
Vinification
Direct pressing of the destemmed grapes while filling the pneumatic press.
"Egouttage", light pressing at constant temperature.
Tasting notes
A pale powdery pink color
A nose of ripe fig and tangerine
Fresh and fleshy with notes of peach, plum with a touch of bergamot on the finish Ageing 3 years
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