Rosé, IGP Vaucluse – 2013
-
Vineyard Profile
-
Estate vineyard
- Cultivation: Organic and biodynamic practices (not certified)
- Size: A total of approximately 30 hectares are under cultivation (74 acres) at Chêne Bleu, from which all the wines are produced
- Vine Age: 40 years
- Soil: Clay and limestone, very stony
- Elevation: 540 meters (1,771 feet)
- Exposure: Northwest-facing slope
- Density: 4,200 vines/hectare (1,700 vines/acre)
- Training: Double-cordon de Royat, 6 shoots per cordon
-
-
Vintage Report
- Yields: 38 hectoliters/hectare (2.8 tons/acre)
-
Vinification
- Fermentation: Very cold fermentation for 5 weeks in stainless steel
- Maceration: Cold semi-carbonic maceration in press machine for 3 hours
- Barrel Aging: 20% of the wine was aged for 3 months in oak barrels; mix of old and new French oak from various coopers, primarily 228-liter (60-gallon) barrels with medium and medium-plus toast
- Filtration: Tangential filtration
- Fining: Green pea fining (no PVPP)
-
Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 65% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 5% Cinsault
- Cases Imported: 800 cases
- Imported Case Pack: 6/750ml
- Alcohol: 13%
-
Tasting Notes
-
Appearance: Pale red-currant pink, delicate, bright and clear
Nose: Strawberry and red currant with notes of mandarin, citrus and exotic fruit
Palate: Fresh, full-bodied, very fruity, with notes of red berries and a lengthy finish - Serving Suggestions: Grilled seafood, shellfish, fresh lobster, lightly spiced dishes, summer salads or tender lamb; Serve lightly chilled (14°C/57°F)
-
Images
Reviews
-
Rosé, IGP Vaucluse – 2013 – 90 points – The Tasting Panel
"Juicy and crisp with nice spice and racy acidity; balanced and neatly structured; elegant and fresh with smooth texture; long and balanced."
-
Rosé, IGP Vaucluse – 2013 – 91 points – Vinous
“Blood orange and raspberry notes cling tenaciously on the lucid, mineral-driven finish. This concentrated wine really outperforms its appellation.”
-
Rosé, IGP Vaucluse – 2013 – 91 points – Wine Enthusiast
"This is a very pale rosé from a relatively high elevation site, so it shows ample crispness and elegance. Delicate aromas of herbs and citrus lead into flavors of peach and lime, with a bit of wet stone on the long, refreshing finish."
-
Rosé, IGP Vaucluse – 2013 – 91 points – The Wine Advocate
"Clean, pure and classy, with fabulous purity, the 2013 Ventoux Rose possesses notions of wild strawberry, white peach and crushed flowers to go with a medium-bodied, balanced, dry and refreshing style on the palate. It's an outstanding rose."