Domaine De Cantarelle Cotes de Provence 2020
Domaine De Cantarelle Cotes de Provence 2020Domaine De Cantarelle Cotes de Provence 2020
THE STORY
On the Domain there are many relics from Roman times. The Romans not only gave their name to the Provence, « the Provincia Romana », but they also brought the culture of the vine in early AD.
The Domain of Cantarelle was founded in 1974 and developed by the Dieudonné family in the 2000s to became the largest vineyard of the Coteaux Varois de Provence AOC.
The authenticity of the terroir, its colors, its perfumes, its landscapes immediately seduced Pascal Debon who became the owner of the Domain in 2017. A new adventure began with significant investments in the vineyard and in the wine making equipment for even better quality wines. The Domain is in the process of becoming certified as High Environmental Value (HVE).
THE TERROIR
The vines situated in altitude benefit from a clay and limestone soil and from good sunshine which allow the wine to preserve its freshness and acidity.
The violent and capricious wind of Provence, the Mistral, has a remarkable impact on the vineyard, it is very dry and protects the vines from attacks of moisture-related diseases.
Domaine Les Fouques Cuvee Tradition 2018
Domaine Les Fouques Cuvee Tradition 2018Domaine Les Fouques Cuvee Tradition 2018. This Rosé displays a wonderfully full fruited and fleshy appeal, showing more density and textural layering than many other Provence counterparts. The low intervention winemaking throws elements of funk and texture, adding to the profile of peach, melon and wild strawberries. An energetic wine, as Yves and I concurred.
Domaine Sainte Marie Cotes de Provence 2020
Domaine Sainte Marie Cotes de Provence 2020Domaine Sainte Marie Cotes de Provence 2020 is a blend of 40% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, 15% Syrah, 10% Tiburen and 5% Carignan grapes all certified organic. Water like in colour with a pale salmon tinged outskirts. The fragrantly scented nose sees peach, raspberry and light musk aromas followed by some rose petal end notes. Delightful peach and raspberry fruits are very supple in their feel with intrusions of musk and stony mineral elements present on the crisp dry finish. Excellent intensity and depth with a long delicious aftertaste.
Peyrassol Reserve Des Templiers Cotes de Provence 2020
Peyrassol Reserve Des Templiers Cotes de Provence 2020Peyrassol Reserve Des Templiers Cotes de Provence 2020 is a dry rosé has a spicy warmth to the fruit, lifted by refreshing acidity and a peachy edge. Notes of strawberry predominate, with background notes of white pepper. Equally at home with charcuterie and other cold meats, olives, soft cheese, or fish dishes.
Saint Sidoine Cotes de Provence 2019
Saint Sidoine Cotes de Provence 2019Saint Sidoine Cotes de Provence 2019. A blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and the rare Tibouren grape (an indigenous Provençal variety said to bring aromas of garrigue, the herby scrub of southern France). Organically grown grapes from chalky-clay parcels in the heart of the Côtes de Provence. Jean-Christophe Audéoud looks after the winemaking, which uses the traditional direct press method and maturation in both concrete and stainless steel. The wine is made at the 93 year old Cellier Saint Sidoine in Puget-Ville.
