A very fine, dry and properly Meditarranean-scented rosé.
Production
The 57 hectare Domaine de Rimauresq lies near the town of Toulon in the foothills of the Maures Massif, on north-facing slopes, which ensures the vines are protected from the intense Mediterranean sun. A combination of mechanical and manual fruit harvesting is carried out during the early morning to benefit from the cool nighttime temperatures. Bunches are crushed and de-stemmed, then the grapes undergo cold maceration on their skins for several hours prior to fermentation at a low temperature. The grapes are pressed and the free run juice separated. Subsequently, it undergoes a period of cold stabilisation prior to fermentation at a low temperature for two to three weeks.After fermentation, the wines are left on their lees for three weeks with regular 'batonnage', improving the aromas. The wines do not undergo malolactic fermentation so as to preserve their acidity. Finally, the wines undergo a period of cold stabilisation prior to filtering and bottling. Neither the rosé nor the white wines are matured in oak. The result is a gorgeously aromatic and light wine with good acidity that can be cellared up to three years.
Rimauresq Cru Classé Rosé, Côtes de Provence (magnum) 2023 (6 bottles case)
Vivino ratings
Tasting notes
Ultra pale in colour, clean and fresh on the nose and the palate. The flavours are full of character and charm with just a hint of spice and good length.
Food match
Fantastic as an apéritif or with lobster and grilled fish.
Info
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ABV
13%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
3 x 150cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
PROVENCE, FRANCE
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GRAPE
GRENACHE 45%, CINSAULT 40%, TIBOUREN 15%
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FEATURES
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN, ORGANIC, SUSTAINABLE
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CLOSURE
CORK
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WINEMAKER
PIERRE DUFFORT
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
Named after the 'Real Mauresque' river which runs through the Domaine, this forward-thinking winery is one of the select group of Côtes de Provence vineyards awarded Cru Classé status in 1955. This classification mirrors that of the great Bordeaux châteaux and is based upon the quality of the wines and the heritage of the properties.
Winemaker Pierre Duffort produces a collection of elegant and characterful wines from 57 hectares of prime vineyards. The vines have an average age of 40 years (the oldest being planted in 1930), and they are planted on three very diverse terroirs (schist, pink sandstone and galets roulés).
Within the appellation, the micro climate at Rimauresq is unique. Just 35km from the coast, at an altitude of between 140 to 190 metres, the north-west oriented vineyards lie in the foothills of the Maures Massif and benefit from the cooling Mistral winds. Shade from the harsh Mediterranean sun is provided by the Notre Dame des Anges mountain, allowing a longer ripening period and better fruit development in the crucial weeks prior to harvest. Nine noble grape varieties are found at Rimauresq: Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignan for the reds, Rolle (Vermentino) and Ugni Blanc for the whites and Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Tibouren for the rosés and Rimauresq all of which undergo parcel selection. Only the best fruit from the sustainably managed vineyards (currently in conversion to organic viticulture) is kept to make the Domaine's wines. This dedicated approach, combined with a modern gravity fed winery, allows Pierre Duffort and his team to focus on producing the very best examples of wines across the Provence styles. As in many of the best Provençale vineyards rosé dominates, but stunning whites and reds are also crafted here.