Owned by the Swedish Kamprad family (founders of the multinational retail company IKEA), La Navicelle is tucked into the side of the “Colle Noire” massive and neighbors to Clos Cibonne, overlooking the sea near Toulon. This 21-hectare estate produces wines that showcase the stunning terroir its vines are rooted in - with northern exposure and thus later ripening vineyards, resulting in greater acid retention and increased complexity in the mature grapes.
Presentation
In the vineyard
The vines are terraced on red clay soils and a rocky subsoil of limestone, sandstone and shale. Tillage, pruning, trellising, phytosanitary treatments and the harvest are constantly questioned. La Navicelle is experimenting with rosé based on the rare red grape Tibouren, which is very exciting!
Winemaking
La Navicelle is a certified organic and biodynamic rosé minimal approach to winemaking. A direct press, the wine has a pale color typical of the region but does not lack for intensity. Native yeast fermentation clearly brings complexity to this wine, illuminating the thoughtfulness of the farming and winemaking at the winery.
Varietals
Grenache noir : 50%
Cinsault : 30%
Tibouren : 20%
Cinsault : 30%
Tibouren : 20%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13,5 % vol.
GM : No.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
T° of service: 8°C / 46°F.
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 2 to 3 years
Tasting
As pale as rosé can get, this wine is zesty and herbal. Intense crispness gives this wine freshness that’s emphasized by the lemon acidity, red-fruit flavors and juicy aftertaste. Its fruitiness is developing, giving the potential of richness as well as spiciness. A touch of tannin turns this into an amazing food wine.
Reviews
"The estate rosé from this producer is full of fruitiness, with lively acidity and a tangy texture that adds citrus to the red-currant fruits."
