From the very south of France this lovely dry rosé is simpler but very much in the style of Provence.
Production
The terraced vineyards of the Côtes de Thau slope gently up from the western shores of the Étang de Thau (the seawater lagoon which is France's famous source of oysters and mussels) and comprise of limestone clay and red sandstone. Lying close to the sea tempers the severe heat of this part of southern France, allowing even ripening of Carignan Noir, Grenache and Syrah. Grapes are harvested at night, destemmed before gentle pressing and fermented at low remperatures to preserve the aromas.
Cave de l’Ormarine, VilleMarin Rosé, IGP Côtes de Thau 2024 (6 bottles case)
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Tasting notes
Pale coral pink in colour with crisp, ripe watermelon fruit and a fresh, saline finish - perfect summer rosé.
Food match
Match with fresh appetizers - olives, tapenade or roasted peppers - or grilled meat or fish and seafood especially oysters or mussels (as you'd find served in the cabins on the shores of the Étang de Thau).
Info
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ABV
12.5%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
LANGUEDOC, FRANCE
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GRAPE
CARIGNAN 70%, GRENACHE NOIR 20%, SYRAH 10%
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FEATURES
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN
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CLOSURE
SYNTHETIC CORK
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WINEMAKER
CYRIL PAYON
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APPELLATION
IGP CÔTES DE THAU
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
Cave de l'Ormarine is an award-winning co-operative which produces wines from the tiny Pinet de Picpoul appellation in the Hérault. The Ormarine cellar was established in 1922 when vignerons from Pinet joined forces and formed a winegrowers' association. Today, the Cave de l'Ormarine is a conglomeration of five separate co-operatives from across the Hérault, each with their own specific terroirs and styles of wine. It is proud to have 470 members farming more than 2,500 hectares of vines.
Its flagship Picpoul wines are fresh and terroir-driven, and hugely influenced by both the Mediterranean Sea and the Etang de Thau, which act as a thermal regulator for the vineyards. In fact, it is said of Picpoul that, "Son terroir, c'est la mer (Its terroir is the sea)."
Cave de l'Ormarine has made significant investment in its winery, and prides itself on the high quality standard and traceability of its grapes.
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