Domaine Bastide de Pigné - IGP Var Rosé
Presentation
The vineyard, which has been family-owned since 1703, is now run by Xavier Paul. His approach is fully in-line with that of his neighbour vine-growers who promote traditional agriculture, taking advantage of a unique geographical that is the result of its environment and the typicality of its terroir. However, this approach requires greater attention and presence when tending to the everyday activities.
Terroir
Nature of the soils: clay-limestone.
In the vineyard
Average age of the vines: 25 years.
Winemaking
The grapes are picked early in the morning, and skin maceration followed by bleeding, then separate vinification of the varietals at controlled temperature
Varietals
Grenache noir : 30%
Carignan : 30%
Cabernet sauvignon : 30%
Syrah : 5%
Rolle : 5%
Specifications
Residual Sugar : < 3 g/l
Ingredients & nutrition ›
Serving
Ideal serving temperature: from 8°C to 10°C.
Tasting
Superb pink colour, verging on salmon. Rather intense floral nose, with notes of ripe fruits and honey. The mouthfeel reveals a sensation of freshness, and full-body. The result is most pleasant in all simplicity.