A d'Aussières Rosé
The vintage
After a winter corresponding to what is becoming normal, some nights below zero with rather mild days. An episode of frost after budburst caused some damage. The months of March and April brought sufficient rain which allowed a good start of the vegetation. The rain left us alone until the end of June, which allowed us to be quite serene in terms of health. A beautiful storm at the end of June allowed the vines to withstand the heat of July and August without any particular stress. In short, even if the total rainfall was not significant, the timing was perfect.
During the harvest, the weather conditions were generally favourable: little humidity, seasonal temperatures and good sunshine which allowed the grapes to ripen well.
The harvest of the three grapes varieties took place on 16, 22 and 28 September according to their maturity.
Location
The estate is nestled in the rugged hills just behind the Mediterranean coastline of Narbonne, in the South of France.
Terroir
The soils are very shallow and rocky on the slopes, and deeper and sandy in the plain. Yields are voluntarily kept very low in order to preserve the vines and foster the production of high quality grapes.
Winemaking
Grapes are pressed on arrival at the winery and transfered in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. After 15 days of fermentation at 18°c, the wine is aged for 4 months in tanks to preserve the purity of the fruit.
Tasting
This year again, we find this beautiful grapefruit colour with hints of raspberry and redcurrant which is typical of this rosé.
The nose opens with aromas of red fruits, strawberry, cherry and some white fruits.
The attack is vivid, and the wine has a pleasing freshness on the palate, with attractive aromas of strawberry candy and a finish on spring notes of rose and white flowers.
Alcohol content
13.9
Grapes
Grenache noir
: 51 %
Syrah
: 26 %
Cinsault
: 23 %