Chateau Vignelaure Coteaux D'aix En Provence Rose, France

Description

It is the gastronomic rosé. Salmon color, light and bright. Intense noise on fruits (fruits of the forest, peach, grapefruit). In the mouth, balance and fineness. Long final on white fruits and spicies.

Château Vignelaure "the vineyard of the sacred spring" is the jewel in the crown of the appellation Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence. Set high in the hills, our vineyards cover more than 60 hectares and it has established a reputation as one of the finest producers in the South of France. The wines is a perfect example of Provencal winemaking at the highest level and are made of grapes which includes some of the oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vines planted in the 1960's from cuttings from Château La Lagune. Vignelaure has a long tradition of producing highly rewarded wines, which are classical, elegant and pure, while at the same time pushing boundaries and concepts of what is possible to achieve.

Winery Notes

Salmon color, light and bright. Intense noise on fruits (fruits of the forest, peach, grapefruit). In the mouth, balance and fineness. Long final on white fruits and spices. The perfect pairing for Bouillabaisse, risotto with scallops, paella with seafood and stuffed zucchini flowers. A blend of 40% Grenache, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon & 30% Syrah.

Wine Enthusiast 93

The estate wine of this property to the northeast of Aix en Provence, this is rich and structured with a fine balance between acidity and ripe red-berry flavors. It will be at its best from later this year