2021 Domaine des Blaïs Rosé, Côtes de Provence, Provence, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

The fruit comes from vines grown in sandy clay and limestone soils with an age between 15 to 35 years. Vinified at cool temperatures, made by traditional pressing instead of saignée. Bottled in late February after the harvest.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

The Domaine des Blaîs is an ancient estate in the Var, once a Roman villa, and possesses an extra dimension of character and complexity due to this provenance. The vineyards are located on the limestone foothills of the historic Maures massif in the southern Var, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Alps. The terroir benefits from the Mediterranean climate so beneficial for traditional southern varietals such as Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Carignan and Rolle. One wine is produced at the domaine, bottled in an elegant flute bottle that is a striking, modern expression of the traditional Provençal flute à corset.