A RED FRUIT, PEACH AND GRAPEFRUIT BASKET.
Presentation
Presentation
At the foot of the Sainte Victoire mountain, 15 kms from Aix en Provence, in the commune of Puyloubier, this domaine was bought in 1890 by Aurélien Houchart, a negociant and friend of Cézanne and great-grand father of Geneviève Quiot. This family estate has been farmed since Roman times, some distance away from the “Via Aurelia”.
The vintage
The 2020 vintage was marked by capricious weather but which still allowed us to offer a fruity and freshness wine. Release of new vintages as soon as the beginning of the year following the harvest.
Location
At the foot of the Sainte Victoire mountain, near the town of Puyloubier. The domain is located in the plain between the Sainte Victoire and Aurélien mountains. This very particular situation creates a very specific climate to this area.
Terroir
Clay and limestone soils, rough-textures, formed from the decomposition of the mother rock from the surounding mountains.
In the vineyard
In traditional culture, the work in the vineyard favors the work of the soil and the preservation of the environment.
Harvest
September
Vinification
Direct pressing for most varitals. Vatting 12 to 24 days at 18-20°C in order to promote freshness.
Ageing
The wines are quickly bottled, from December, in order to be available on the markets at the beginning of the year following the harvest.
Varietals
Cinsault
Grenache noir
Syrah
Tibouren
Grenache noir
Syrah
Tibouren
Advice
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long
Tasting
A basket of red fruits, peach and grapefruit.
Visual appearance
Fairly sustained salmon pink. This bright color is the result of a blend of traditional varietals from Provence, without any oenological treatment.
On the palate
Vivacity, freshness, citrus aromas, with a lot of roundness.
Food pairings
Serve at 10-12°C with flambées pies, salads and Asian cuisine.
Recipes
TOMATE AND GOAT CHEESE PIE
You will need 1 puff pastry, 2 eggs, 4 tomatoes, 1 log of goat cheese, 25 cl of liquid cream, salt, pepper and some Provence herbs.
First, preheat the oven at 200°. Put the puff pastry in a pan, prick it and bake it for 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, beat the eggs and add the liquid cream. Slice the tomatoes and goat cheese. Once the pastry precooked, arrange the tomatoes and goat cheese, cover with the mixture and sprinkle with Provence herbs. Bake for 20 minutes. Enjoy your meal !
MIMOSA EGGS
You will need : hard-boiled eggs, some mayonnaise (much better if homemade) and crumbled tuna. We served it with some green asparagus.
You just need to cut in two pieces the eggs and take of the egg yolks to put in two separate bowls. In one of the bowls, mix the tuna, the egg yolk and the mayonnaise and season as you like. Then, put this mix in the eggs. To finish, sprinkle the remaining egg yolks on the eggs! Keep in the fridge until you eat.
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Reviews
"Vintage 2017 - BEST BUY - pleinty of weight to match its colourful character.The acididy, raspberry fruit and good acidity all go well together in a ripe, harmonious wine - Drink Now" [+]
"Millésime 2016: ce rosé affiche une robe soutenue, aux nuances pivoine. Il surprend aussi par sa palette aromatique mêlant bergamote, réglisse et rose fraiche avant de dévoiler une matière puissante et dense, sans la moindre lourdeur. Du répondant pour honorer tout un repas de fête. Apogée suggéré : 2017-2018.
Suggestion d'accord gourmand : lotte à l'armoricaine" [+]
Suggestion d'accord gourmand : lotte à l'armoricaine" [+]
"VINTAGE 2016: COMPETITION" [+]
"VINTAGE 2015" [+]
"Vintage 2016: belle couleur pêche. Nez invitant de fraise et de sucre d'orge. la bouche est savoureuse et longue avecune belle rondeur mais sans que ça alourdisse l'ensemble. Très plaisant. " [+]
"NORWAY: vintage 2016- Scent of peaches and flowers. Fresh and fruity, some tropical notes with a balanced acidity and a long powerful and dry finish. " [+]
"vintage 2016" [+]
"COMPETITION UK: vintage 2015" [+]
"Millésime 2015: Une robe franche et étincelante, un bouquet intense gorgé de fruits rouges (fraise, grenade) et de bonbon, le charme opère d'emblée. La bouche, ample et nette, répond à l'olfaction avec une fraicheur fruitée qui persiste jusqu'en finale. Un rosé haut en expression et bien affûté." [+]
"MILLESIME 2015- COMPETITION: Cette splendide robe saumon s’ouvre sur une véritable corbeille gourmande d’abricot, de pomme, d’ananas… puis évolue peu à peu vers un bouquet de roses.
La tenue en bouche, au premier abord très généreuse, migre gentiment vers la fraîcheur des fruits frais tout en élégance.
Explosion aromatique et générosité : idéal autour de crevettes ou gambas grillées.
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La tenue en bouche, au premier abord très généreuse, migre gentiment vers la fraîcheur des fruits frais tout en élégance.
Explosion aromatique et générosité : idéal autour de crevettes ou gambas grillées.
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"VINTAGE 2015" [+]
"VINTAGE 2015 - Millésime 2015" [+]
"FINLAND - Vintage 2014" [+]
"USA - Vintage 2014 - VIDEO - A rosé wine with a medium deep colour, clearly noticeable pink with hints of partridge eye, copper. Fresh nose, good purity of fruit, ripe lemon; I think of pink citrus like pink grapefruit, blood orange. Good grip and freshness on the palate; it's a quite medium-bodied style within the rosé segment, more on the drier, subtle, fresher style. Vibrant acidity, salivating here with youthful notes of stone fruit with some lemony notes, hints of red berries. It starts out quite light, but I think it has a certain length, with some dimension and nuance; so a bit more than a simple aperitif." [+]
"UK- COMPETITION - VINTAGE 2014" [+]
"VINTAGE 2014-USA: This lively, crisp wine gives both intense acidity and great fruitiness. It’s bright, with a line of fresh red currant flavors that are delicious and drinkable right now." [+]
"VINTAGE 2014" [+]
"vintage 2014" [+]
"Vintage 2013: Un très joli rosé saumoné et brillant ouvre le bal. Puis des arômes fruités de pêche et d'abricot apparaissent ainsi que de la fraîcheur et de la vivacité due aux fruits exotiques du palais ; bel équilibre acide pur un joli final
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"UK: Vintage 2013" [+]
"USA, Vintage 2013
Light and fresh, this is a crisp, red berry flavored wine with lively acidity and a dry, bright aftertaste. Ready to drink.
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Light and fresh, this is a crisp, red berry flavored wine with lively acidity and a dry, bright aftertaste. Ready to drink.
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"INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
vintage 2013" [+]
vintage 2013" [+]
"Vintage 2013 - Un très joli rosé saumoné et brillant pour ses arômes fruités de pêche et d'abricot et pour sa fraîcheur et vivacité due aux fruits exotiques du palais. Bel équilibre acide pour un joli final.
Lovely salmon pink color. Brilliant aromas of peach and apricot. Fresh and lively palate with exotic fruits. Well balanced and lovely end of mouth." [+]
Lovely salmon pink color. Brilliant aromas of peach and apricot. Fresh and lively palate with exotic fruits. Well balanced and lovely end of mouth." [+]
"Vintage 2012 - FRANCE - MONDE
Ce vin superbe séduit à tous les niveaux. Tout d'abord par sa belle robe litchi aux nuances de pomélo très brillantes. Ensuite, par son nez, intense, dense et très vivant, exhalant dans un premier temps des notes de pivoines, de rose et de lilas, qui évoluent au fur et à mesure de son aération, vers de la framboise et de la groseille.
Enfin, par sa bouche, où les notes gourmandes et fruitées du nez s'harmonisent merveilleusement aux notes florales et de petits fruits rouges tels que le cassis ou la groseille. Un grand rosé de gastronomie, qui saura se marier à un bon nombre de plats à base de poissons, de salades ou de fruits de mer. " [+]
Ce vin superbe séduit à tous les niveaux. Tout d'abord par sa belle robe litchi aux nuances de pomélo très brillantes. Ensuite, par son nez, intense, dense et très vivant, exhalant dans un premier temps des notes de pivoines, de rose et de lilas, qui évoluent au fur et à mesure de son aération, vers de la framboise et de la groseille.
Enfin, par sa bouche, où les notes gourmandes et fruitées du nez s'harmonisent merveilleusement aux notes florales et de petits fruits rouges tels que le cassis ou la groseille. Un grand rosé de gastronomie, qui saura se marier à un bon nombre de plats à base de poissons, de salades ou de fruits de mer. " [+]
"USA: This lush version is full of juicy flavors of cherry and raspberry, with accents of honeydew melon and cardamom" [+]
"CROATIA vintage 2012" [+]
"USA, Wine Enthousiat, vintage 2012
caramel and spice flavored that is full bodied and rich. With its weight, this red plul and ripe strawberry flavored wine is for good, dry and finishing with just the right amount of acidity." [+]
caramel and spice flavored that is full bodied and rich. With its weight, this red plul and ripe strawberry flavored wine is for good, dry and finishing with just the right amount of acidity." [+]
"COMPETITION UK
Vintage 2012" [+]
Vintage 2012" [+]
"COMPETITION
Vintage 2012" [+]
Vintage 2012" [+]
"All the Gold Medal for a category (Red, White, Rosé, Sparkling... 7 categories in total) compete anew as to win the Trophée.
and we won the Trophée for the Dry Rosé Category!
BEST ROSE IN THE WORLD
(wines competing in Vinalies International)
and we had already won the Trophée in 2007 in the same category. " [+]
and we won the Trophée for the Dry Rosé Category!
BEST ROSE IN THE WORLD
(wines competing in Vinalies International)
and we had already won the Trophée in 2007 in the same category. " [+]
"Vintage 2012
MEDAILLE D'OR - GOLD MEDAL" [+]
MEDAILLE D'OR - GOLD MEDAL" [+]
"VINTAGE 2012
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"Vintage 2011
Finland Main Competition" [+]
Finland Main Competition" [+]
"GOLD MEDAL vintage 2011" [+]
"BRONZE MEDAL vintage 2011" [+]
