Domaine de Rimauresq, Cru Classé Rosé 2024, Cotes de Provence

Domaine de Rimauresq, Cru Classé Rosé 2024, Cotes de ProvenceThe estate encompasses 57 hectares of prime vineyards with an average vine age of 40 years (the oldest being planted in 1930). The vineyards are located at an altitude of between 140 to 190 metres, just 35km from the coast, and are aided by a North West orientation which helps maintain freshness. The micro climate at Rimauresq is unique within the appellation; the vines benefit from the cooling Mistral winds and are sheltered by the mountains from the

full of perfumed fruit

which he found over ripe and excessively oaky

and the estate increases little by little as Michele and Sabina Reverdito take advantage of their ‘young vigneron’ status to plant/acquire more land

10% of the crop is left to macerate

a herbaceous touch or two and light oak

Timothy Birch

The Ocho style is agave forward in flavour and pronounced which develops into a sweet fruitiness

It has long been a favourite personal playground with delicious regional cuisine to pair with the special local wines

Léoville Barton's wines are made for extended cellaring and tend to show at their best with 10-15 years of bottle ageing

After hand-harvesting

with hints of spice and a long finish

it has herbaceous notes and hints of exotic fruits