Chateau Les Mesclances 2023 'Romane' Cotes de Provence Rose AOC

Item Number: 20327

UPC: 0-811644012881

Country: France
Region: Provence
Sub Region: Provence
Appellation/AVA: Cotes de Provence AOC
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2023
Grape(s): 0% Grenache / 30% Cinsault / 10% Syrah
Type: Wine - Rose
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 13
Viticulture: Certified Organic
Soil Type: Permian blue schist with quartz

Vine Age: 20 years old
Harvest: Manual
Maceration: Grapes macerate for 6-8 hours before pressing
Yeast: Native (pied de cuve)
Aging: 3-6 months in stainless steel; wine remains on its fine lees until assemblage prior to bottling
Malolactic Fermentation: Blocked via temperature
Fining and Filtration: Bentonite fining, plate filtration
Sulfites: Applied when necessary

Tasting Notes: With notes of candied fruit and red currant, this cuvée is an ideal aperitif at any time of the year. An ideal balance of tannin, acid, and intensity of flavor is a testament to the careful cellar practices of Château Les Mesclances.

Vintage Notes: In Provence, the 2023 growing season was generally more difficult the further inland one went, as summer’s heat wave was mitigated by the nearby Mediterranean Sea. Situated closer to the sea, Château Les Mesclances suffered 15% losses due to mildew and drought, but their harmonious 2023 rosés clock in at lower alcohol levels than their 2022 counterparts. Harvest began nearly the same moment as in 2022 across the board in Provence, and high temperatures necessitated quick picking. Happily, the 2023 rosés offer a breeziness and balance that is welcome for the category and increasingly rare in these times of intense climate change.