Chateau Roubine Premium Rose Cotes de Provence Cru Classe
TASTING NOTES
Light pink with bright shades. Gourmet notes, an expressive nose on floral (jasmine & rose) and spicy (white pepper) notes. Delicate mouth with a beautiful aromatic, unique to Côtes de Provence. The black Grenache plays its role wonderfully between an ample bouquet (small red fruits) and a mineral finish.
Serving temperature: 10-12ºC
THE WINERY
Château Roubine is one of the oldest wine estates in Provence, with a history that dates back over 700 years. It has witnessed the passage of time and preserved its winemaking traditions throughout the centuries.
Already in Antiquity, the Roman road known as Julienne
ran there and crossed the current vineyard. Known since the beginning of
the 14th century, Château Roubine was the property of the Order of the Templars
before being ceded in 1307 to the Order of Saint-Jean of Jerusalem. In 1955,
Château Roubine was one of 23 wine estates recognized by decree as “Cru Classé”
of Côtes de Provence. The Templars coat of arms traces the history of the
estate: the Dragon, animal symbol of Draguignan and the Lion, animal symbol of
Lorgues protected by the rays of the Provence sun.
VINEYARDS
The Château Roubine vineyard, bordered by a cirque of pines and oaks, located in one piece in the heart of the Var between Verdon and the Mediterranean, offers through the great diversity of its thirteen grape varieties, its natural drainage (“roubine” means “stream” in Provençal), by its ideal east/west orientation, by its clay-limestone soil, the ideal conditions for the production of high quality wines. Today it covers 130 hectares including 72 hectares of vines and excels through an optimal combination between cutting-edge technology and the scrupulous application of the rules of sustainable agriculture.
Château Roubine is known for its commitment to sustainable viticulture. The estate follows organic and biodynamic practices in its vineyards, respecting the environment and promoting biodiversity.
VINIFICATION
Following the night harvest, we do direct pressing to keep all the freshness of our berries and a beautiful pale color. The grape varieties are vinified separately. The temperature is maintained at 15 C 16 C, after cold settling. Malolactic fermentation is blocked. We taste each fermented juice separately to find the perfect blend between the 6 grapes varieties. The wine is then filtered naturally and bottled.
FOOD PAIRING
Fish, poultry
