Chateau l'Escarelle June 21st Rose 2021
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Aromas of summer fruits, strawberries, and white peaches. Beautifully balanced with crisp, clean flavors. Refreshing and delicious as an aperitif or with mildly spicy foods.
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Pale, vivid orange. Bright and energetic on the nose, displaying fresh citrus and pit fruit scents and a building suggestion of strawberry. Juicy, sharply focused red berry and orange pith flavour deepen steadily through the mid palate. Closes on a gently peachy note, with very good, floral-tinged persistence and a spicy jolt of white pepper.
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Chateau l'Escarelle's 100 hectares of vines flourish in the midst of 1,000 hectares of stunning, protected countryside in the very heart of Provence. Less than an hour's drive east of Aix-en-Provence, the estate is famous for its beautifully aromatic and enticing dry Rosé wines that are made from a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault. The vines are planted in limestone soil on terraces separated by dry-stone walls at an altitude of up to 500 metres, naturally following the shape of Escarelle's hills and the Montagne de la Loube. This variation in altitude contributes to the terroir's special character, enabling the vinification of very expressive, aromatic wines. Yann Pineau, French businessman and environmental advocate, purchased the estate in 2014. Yann is passionate about wine and also deeply committed to preserving the unique natural environment of Chateau l'Escarelle. Since purchasing the estate, Yann has made a significant investment in the property by updating the winery and also initiated the process of converting the entire estate to organic farming. Escarelle's first certified organic wines will be released in 2021. Chateau l'Escarelle currently holds the Haute Valeur Environnementale certificate (HVE), France's most stringent environmental certificate. Valérie Maquet joined owner Yann Pineau ten years ago in creating and managing the Itancia Endowment Fund, an independent organization which campaigns on behalf of the environment. When Yann Pineau purchased Château L’Escarelle in 2014, Valérie joined the new team with the aim of implementing all the sustainable practices supported by the Itancia Endowment Fund. Initially in charge of Sales & Marketing, Valérie sharpened her wine knowledge by learning from Patrick Lobier, winemaker at L’Escarelle for more than 25 years. Valérie took over Patrick’s winemaking responsibilities when he retired in April 2021.
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