2024 Château Peyrassol "Les Commandeurs" Rosé, Côtes de Provence, France
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ABOUT THIS WINE
Crafted from a classic Provençal blend—primarily Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah—Les Commandeurs Rosé is sourced from estate vineyards set in the stony limestone and clay soils of the Massif des Maures foothills. The 2024 vintage saw a temperate growing season with cool nights, allowing for slow ripening and preservation of delicate aromatics and acidity. Grapes are harvested in the early morning hours to maintain freshness, then gently pressed and vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. No oak is used, ensuring a clean, pure expression of the fruit and terroir. Aromas of red currant, crushed stone, and lemon blossom give way to a palate that is precise and refreshing, with a saline lift on the finish. A perfect partner to Provençal fare—think grilled sea bass, bouillabaisse, or salade niçoise—it’s equally compelling as an apéritif.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
The "Commanderie", now known as Chateau Peyrassol, is located north of St. Tropez and Hyeres between the villages of Le Luc and Flassans-sur-Issole. The estate controls 850 hectares and is surrounded by 165 hectares of Mediterranean forest. Eighty hectares are planted to vineyards which are cultivated on dry, rocky clay and limestone-based soil. When Francoise Rigord took over, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon were added to the Grenache and Cinsault already grown at the estate. The Rolle (a.k.a. Vermentino) and Ugni Blanc are the principal white grape varieties, supplemented by Semillon and Clairette. Peyrassol has rigorously maintained organic principles in full respect of the surrounding environment and the delicate balance of the local Mediterranean ecosystem. No synthetic fertilizers, pesticides or fungicides are used in the vineyards. Organic foliar sprays help prevent chlorosis (nutrient deficiencies) and sheep manure is the only fertilizer used after the planting. The age of the vines, the rocky terrain, and the hot, dry climate establish conditions that severely restrict yields. As a consequence, harvest levels average between 25 and 40 hectoliters per hectare, depending on the vineyard and grape variety.