Ventoux, Luberon, Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence are appellations well reflecting the Provence. The Cascavel “Monts & Vertiges” (“Mounts & Vertigo”) wines are the expression of our experience and distinctive preference for the selection of terroirs specifically renowned for the quality of their reds, rosés and white wines.
Presentation
Presentation
Our Cascavel Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence Rosé benefits from the expertise of winegrowers based in the northwest of the city of Aix-en-Provence. The winery where our Cascavel Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Rosé is produced is a very famous historical wine cellar of the area, whose production is characterized by aromatic complex wines, while maintaining a certain tension proper to the appellation. Since we launched this wine it has been a great success, which shows that it was the right choice. The wine matches with a shared request for a high quality rosé, with the typical color of the wines of this region.
Location
The vineyard is organically-grown and located in the north-west of Aix-en-Provence. A major effort is made to encourage biodiver-sity throughout the vineyard and its surroundings in an environment of coteaux and pinewood. The local micro-climate is warm, tempered by the Mistral and the altitude of the massif surrounding the plots.
Terroir
Grenache and Syrah take advantage of an exceptional exposition, while benefiting from the "refreshing" effects of the Mistral and surroun-ding massifs. The plots also benefit from the influences of the Mediterranean Sea, favoring balance, elegance and liveliness, typical of the appellation's wines.
In the vineyard
The surface area of the parcels is 30 hectares. The clay-limestone soils are sandy and stony from the Trévaresse range. The exposure of the vineyard is on the slopes. The altitude of the plots varies between 200 and 400 m.
Winemaking
Low pressure pressing, tight settling. Cold stabling (+ - 0°C) on part of the wines. Fermentation in controlled temperature tanks (+ -14C°).
Ageing
In tanks in the basement, at controlled temperature.
Varietals
Grenache : 50%
Syrah : 30%
Cabernet sauvignon : 10%
Cinsault : 10%
Syrah : 30%
Cabernet sauvignon : 10%
Cinsault : 10%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13 % vol.
Production volume : 18000
Surface area of the vineyard : 30 ac
Yield : 55 hL/ha
Age of vines : 30 years old
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
Serve at 12°c.
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Tasting
From vintage to vintage, nicely acidulous character which highlights floral notes both on the nose and the palate. This wine is well-balanced and shows a beautiful typicity.
Visual appearance
This wine stands out for its elegance, freshness, clear typical color of Provence wines.
At nose
Intense nose of lychees and passion fruit.
On the palate
Fleshy and full. Nice finish on the exotic fruit, with a fresh note of lemon.
Food pairings
To be served with sea food, salads and white meat, barbecues. It’s own too.
Recipes
Salade grecque
