Rosé, IGP Vaucluse – 2012
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Vineyard Profile
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Estate vineyard
- Cultivation: Organic and biodynamic practices
- 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
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Vintage Report
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A very cold and dry winter with a great deal of wind and frost. Rainy spring was followed by a hot summer. Harvest at the end of September, one week later than the regular season, with clear and sunny weather, no rain in sight. A fresh and fruity vintage.
- Yields: 38 hectoliters/hectare (2.8 tons/acre)
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Vinification
- Fermentation: Very cold fermentation for 5 weeks in stainless steel
- Maceration: Cold semi-carbonic maceration in press machine for 2 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)
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 60% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 5% Cinsault
- Cases Imported: 250 cases
- Imported Case Pack: 6/750ml
- Alcohol: 13%
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Tasting Notes
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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)
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Reviews
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Rosé, IGP Vaucluse – 2012 – 17 points – JancisRobinson.com
“Fragrant with Victoria plum fruit and a touch of blossom. Wonderfully dry and firm on the palate, the tannins giving it a light but welcome structure. Both appetising and refreshing, and long with a grip on the finish boding well for the table."
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Rosé, IGP Vaucluse – 2012
Pale red-currant pink, delicate, bright and clear. Strawberry and red currant aromas with notes of mandarin, citrus and exotic fruit. Fresh, full-bodied, very fruity, with notes of red berries and a lengthy finish.