Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence Rosé
Château de Calavon

Type
Rose Wine
Appellation
Coteaux d'Aix en Provence
Variety
50% Syrah20% Grenache Noir20% Rolle10% 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