Domaine l'Oppidum des Cauvins AOP Côteaux d'Aix en Provence Grande Cuvée Rosé

Domaine l'Oppidum des Cauvins - Grande Cuvée - AOP Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Rosé 2024

The Domaine is implanted in the Trévaresse Massif in the French village of Rognes where the Romans had erected an oppidum. "Oppidum" is a Latin word that described a type of fortified city or town in ancient Gaul. Typically built on hills or elevated locations, oppida (plural) featured defensive structures such as ramparts and fortifications.

Presentation

The 115-hectare estate bears witness to centuries of history steeped in passion and tradition. The ‘Grande Cuvée’ rosé wine is the fruit of five generations of family know-how.

Terroir

Nature of the soils : clay-limestone.

Winemaking

Cold skin maceration for 18 hours. Bleeding, pressing, clearing, followed by fermentation in stainless steel vats.

Varietals

Grenache noir : 80%
Cabernet sauvignon : 10%
Syrah : 10%

Specifications

Residual Sugar : < 3 g/l
Ingredients & nutrition ›

Domaine l'Oppidum des Cauvins AOP Côteaux d'Aix en Provence Grande Cuvée Rosé
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Domaine l'Oppidum des Cauvins AOP Côteaux d'Aix en Provence Grande Cuvée Rosé

Serving

Ideal serving temperature: 10° to 12°C.

Tasting

Luminous colour with pleasant salmon pink hues. The nose yields potent aromas of fruits. The wine is smooth on the palate with aromatic notes and touches of red berries.