The Ultimate Provence Rosé estate is situated in the heart of the Plaine des Maures around the town of La Garde Freinet at the northern foot of Notre Dame des Anges chapel.The vineyards cover 46 ha in wild countryside, bordered by a vast evergreen pine forest and sheltered by the surrounding mountains. Formerly Château des Launes, vines were first planted in the mid 20th century by the Perrono family and is now owned by Chateau de Berne.
The vineyards are certified as organic. Resident winemaker, Alexis Cornu, is an innovator who shares Ultimate Provence’s mission to produce wines for pleasure –to celebrate taste, life and this unique corner of Provence. The ultimate lifestyle expression with its unique, ridged bottle which captures the region’s elegance and distinctive character.
The vineyard comprising uniquely different terroirs is characterized by shallow soil, laid on an impervious subsoil sandstone slab. The most beautiful Cinsaults are grown on hillsides to ensure maximum exposure to the sun. Nearby and slightly lower down, is a great plot of Rolle (Vermentino), a grape known for its fruity notes of citrus and pear. La Grande Pièce is a magnificent parcel on a plateau entirely devoted to Syrah. Lastly, on the Perrono plot, named after the family that planted the first vines on the property, young white and black Grenache vines have joined the magnificent Syrah already established there. Grapes are harvested at night by machine and vineyards are ploughed using horses. Vineyards are organic, sustainably cultivated and are certified ‘bee friendly’.
A blend of Cinsault 30%, Grenache Noir 30%, Syrah 30%, Vermentino 10%
The grapes are gently pressed with a short skin contact and fermentation takes place at around 16-18°C in stainless steel with a short ageing on the lees before final blending and bottling, resulting in a fresh and fruity contemporary rosé style.
This Cotes de Provence is a vibrant pale pink with a delicate coppery tone. On the nose this rosé evokes aromas of fresh lemon, exotic fruit with a delicate floral aroma. On the palate, this rosé is bursting with ripe red fruit and a refreshing citrus flavour finished with subtle white pepper spice.
