Cotes de Provence ‘Rose d’Aurore’

Winemaker

Isabelle and Jean-Pierre Daziano

Appellation

Côtes de Provence

Varieties

Cinsault, Grenache (Garnacha), Rolle

Viticulture

Harvesting is done between 4 am and 7 am when the temperature is the lowest end of August in order to avoid too much color extraction and maintain all aroma's potential. Harvest yield 45 hl/ha average yields. 30-year-old average age of vines.

Terroir

Clay and schist with high concentration of monoterpenoid thiols (aka the grapefruit mercaptan), which impart pronounced citrus aromatics even in red varieties.

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Vineyard

The Domaine de la Fouquette organic vineyard covers 40 acres and is located on the foothills of the Maures massif (north side). The schistose clay soil offers an acid PH. In addition, the sun exposure is outstanding from morning to evening. Therefore, the wines are balanced and defined by powerful aromatic notes and a remarkable presence on the palate.

Vinification

All fruit is destemmed. The rosé is made entirely from direct pneumatic press juice. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. No malolactic fermentation.

Features

Cork

Available Sizes (L)

0.750