Presentation
Located north of Aix-en-Provence, Château Pigoudet is a flagship estate of the Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence. Its vineyards, bathed in sunlight and swept by the Mistral, enjoy a climate ideal for crafting fresh, refined wines. The estate practices sustainable viticulture, managing soils with care and using limited inputs. Night harvesting ensures that grapes retain their delicate aromatics and freshness. Renowned for its elegant rosés, the estate also produces subtle whites and well-balanced reds. The wines reveal notes of red berries, citrus, and white flowers, and reflect the vibrancy and charm of the Provençal terroir.
Terroir
Clay‑limestone soil.
In the vineyard
Careful vineyard management from soil work to harvest: light tillage, cover crops, canopy management, and yield control are used to ensure concentrated, healthy grapes. Both manual and mechanical interventions are employed as needed, with special care to preserve fruit quality and terroir expression.
Harvest
Night harvesting, mechanically picked.
Winemaking
Night-harvested grapes are 100% destemmed, followed by a 15‑day cold maceration/settling (including a pre‑fermentation at 0 °C). Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 14 °C in stainless steel tanks.
Ageing
Aged in stainless steel tanks under a protective atmosphere at 14 °C year‑round to preserve freshness and clarity.
Varietals
Cinsault : 38%
Grenache : 34%
Syrah : 18%
Cabernet : 10%
Specifications
Production volume : 293000
Age of vines : 20 years old
Ingredients & nutrition ›
Serving
Serving temperature: 8‑10 °C
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long
Tasting
“La Chapelle” displays a clear, beautiful, shiny salmon hue. The nose is both fine and complex, combining notes of fresh red berries and peaches. On the palate, it starts crisp, ample and fruit‑led. The finish brings harmony, with citrus and peppery notes balancing the fruit.
Food pairings
A Provençal rosé with body and complexity. Pairs wonderfully with Mediterranean dishes or something like poulet basquaise.
