Situated in Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence, Domaine de la Mongestine is a young estate pursuing organic viticulture with biodynamic principles. This is a rarity in their region that is known for mass produced rosé for easy poolside enjoyment. However, new owners Harry and Celine Gozlan envision a project focused on farming with great care and making wines simply.
Presentation
Presentation
Further breaking the mold for Provence winemaking, la Mongestine produces their wines with minimal intervention. None of the wines see sulfur until bottling. Native yeast fermentations allow the estate to showcase the different terroirs of their estate. They avoid barrel aging preferring inert tanks and amphora, which allows for micro-oxygenation but does not obscure their terroir.
Terroir
Clay-limestone
Winemaking
Total destemming, Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats, Use of indigenous yeasts, Malolactic fermentation. Aging in barrels of two wines, Technical cork stopper
Varietal
Roussanne : 100%
Advice
Serving
53F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 2 to 3 years
Tasting
Coppery yellow color, golden. Vegetable nose, notes of bergamot, chamomile and infusion leaves. Great purity on the palate, nice final and minerality.
