Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence Rosé

Château de Calavon

Calavon Rosé 2024 Pack Shot
Type

Rose Wine

Appellation

Coteaux d'Aix en Provence

Variety

50% Syrah
20% Grenache Noir
20% Rolle
10% Cinsault

This emblematic rosé comes from a drastic selection of the best parcels of Calavon. The typical yearly blend is a base of Cinsault with Syrah and Grenache, which yields an elegant and remarkable rosé that goes perfectly with the typical Provençal cuisine inspired by local olives, anchovies, tomatoes, and seafood.

Viticulture
Vineyard name

60 hectare block of vineyards around the Chateau surrounded by trees and woodland scrub on all sides

Soil type

Terrassed vineyards on clay limestone rocky soils

Vine age40 years average
Vinification

Only free run juice is used and directly pressed with light maceration. Slow fermentation occurs at low temperature in stainless steel tanks

ElevagePartial aging in barrels followed by a short aging on lees, the remainder in stainless steel tank