Chateau Paradis Essencial Rose, Coteaux dAix Provence 2023

14.95 per bottle

ABV 12.5%

Grenache Noir (50%)
Cabernet Sauvignon (20%)
Carignan (20%)
Syrah (10%)

Tasting Notes
Aix-en-Provence and its surrounding hills are home to many fantastic producers of Rose wines. At Chteau Paradis nestling on the slopes to the north of this historic town they hand make a delicious Provenal ros which is presented in smart contemporary packaging. It is made by the saigne method of `bleeding` the fermenting juice from the skins to preserve delicacy and character. Essenciel ros wine has a rose-petal colour and is elegant and dry with aromatic fruit aromas derived from a vibrant blend of Cabernet and Syrah.

Food
Serve with cold meats, smoked salmon, bouillabaise and grilled sardines.

Region
The Coteaux d`Aix is a vineyard region of limestone and sandy soils to the north and west of the university town of Aix. It is inland and benefits from relatively cool summer nights due to the altitude, retaining acidity and produces elegant dry ros wines from a combination of Cinsault, Carignan, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Producer
The Chteau Paradis estate covers 185 acres in the northern part of Coteaux dAix-en-Provence, in the village of Le Puy Sainte Rparade. The estate is in the midst of a range of legendary landscapes, which the famous painters of Provence used to depict. The property was created by Jacques Hon (founder of Jacques Wein-Depot), who was charmed by the landscape. An old plot of vines called Paradis gave its name to the vineyard. The property became a winery in 2003 thanks to Philippe and Juliette Deschamps, who built a cellar and restored the bastide. Since 2011 the Thiblin family, proud of their Provenal heritage, has been focused on bringing out the best in the estate. In 2012 they extended the vineyard with 123 additional acres. These new vineyard plantings and cellar investment have ensured that the recent vintages have really shone and they have been well rated by the Guide Hachette (France`s top wine guide).