Domaine Houchart Cotes De Provence Rose 2021 750 ML

Introduction

Fairly sustained salmon pink. This bright color is the result of a blend of traditional varietals from Provence, without any oenological treatment. On the nose, a basket of red fruits, peach and grapefruit. Vivacity, freshness, citrus aromas, with a lot of roundness on the palate. Producer Information Famille Quiot is a French wine producer with numerous wine estates in southern France. The Quiot family has been making wine in the region since 1748, starting in Vaucluse in Chteauneuf-du-Pape at Domaine du Vieux Lazaret. Other estates acquired over time include Domaine Duclaux, Combes d’Arnevels, Domaine Houchart, Quiot Family, and Chteau du Trignon. Domaine du Vieux Lazaret is run by 13th-generation family member Jrme Quiot and has expanded from a few hectares at its founding to cover 110 hectares (272 acres). Near Aix-en-Provence, lies the 60-hectare (148-acre) estate of Domaine Houchart, acquired in 1890. Almost a century later, the family took over Domaine Duclaux a 14 hectare (35 acre) estate in Chteauneuf-du-Pape, with vines averaging over 50 years old. In 2006, the family acquired Chteau du Trignon, an estate spanning 70 hectares (173 acres) across several southern Rhne appellations, including Gigondas, Rasteau, Sablet et Ctes du Rhne and Vacqueyras. Wines from the estates are typically vinified to be fruit-forward and approachable. Common winemaking practices include destemming, vinifying in concrete vats, and aging in large oak foudres. Classic northern Rhne and southern French varieties such as Grenache, Syrah, Mourvdre, Carignan, Cinsaut, Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier make up Famille Quiot’s extensive wine portfolio.