Wine List
Chateau de Fonscolombe Rose 2010
- Country
- France
- Region
- French Regional,
- Provence - Coteaux d`Aix en Provence
- Producer
- Chateau de Fonscolombe
- Grape(s)
- Grenache (60%)
- Syrah (15%)
- Cinsault (15%)
- Counoise (10%)
- Type
- Rose
- Style
- Crisp
- Oaked Style
- Unoaked
- Body Style
- Light bodied
- Dry / Sweet Style
- Dry
- Alcohol Content (%)
- 12.5
- Closure Style
- Cork
- Organic / Biodynamic
- Normal
Region
The Coteaux d`Aix is a vineyard region of limestone and sandy soils to the north and west of the university town of Aix. It is inland and benefits from relatively cool summer nights due to the altitude, retaining acidity and produces elegant dry rosé wines from a combination of Cinsault, Carignan, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Producer
This beautiful estate is located 15km north of the medieval city of Aix, in the heart of Provence. The vineyards lie along the south bank of the Durance river. Under the direction of James de Roany, his traditional dry Provençal rosé is made by the saignée method of `bleeding` the fermenting juice from the skins to preserve the delicacy and character of Provence rosé.
Tasting (Long)
Made by James de Roany on his estate just north of Aix, this traditional dry Provençal rosé is made by the saignée method of `bleeding` the fermenting juice from the skins to preserve delicacy and character. It is elegant and dry with aromatic fruit aromas derived from a vibrant blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Counoise and Syrah.
Tasting (Short)
Elegant and dry with aromatic fruit aromas derived from a vibrant blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Counoise and Syrah.
Food
Serve chilled as an aperitif, with oven roasted cod or crayfish salad.
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