2006 / 07 Domaine de Rimauresq Cotes de Provence Cru Classe ROSE
Name:
Domaine de Rimauresq Cotes de Provence Cru Classe ROSE - 2006 / 07
Where it's from:
>France
>Provence
>Cotes de Provence
Price per case:
£64.67
Bottle size:
75 cl
Bottles per case:
6
Style:
Medium
Grapes:
Cinsaut (Cinsault)
Description:
A pretty, pale pink Rose with very delicate floral aromas and an elegant, refined palate showing gentle, candied red fruits. Fantastic as an aperitif or very nice with lobster and grilled fish.
Domaine de Rimauresque Cru Classe is a highly-reputed estate, situated on the Cotes du Provence. The estate encompasses 46 hectares of prime vineyards with an average vine age of 40 years (the oldest being planted in 1930).
Situated on the harsh mineral soils at the foothills of the Maures Massif, the vines are protected by the sheltering effects of the mountain from the harsh Mediterranean sun. This allows a longer ripening period and better fruit development, while replacement planting is now ensuring an increased vine density of up to 5,000 vines per hectare in an ongoing drive to improve quality.
The estate owned by the Wemyss family (who also have a stake in Fonty's Pool in Western Australia) produce whites full of character from Rollo (also known as Vermentino), floral scented roses from a blend of Cinsault, Tribouren and Mourvedre. Additionally the red is both weighty, yet elegant with a tight, firm structure and real terroir character, produced from Cabernet Sauvignon with a slug of Carignan and Syrah for warmth and opulence and just a hint of Mourvedre for spice and perfume.
