Chateau La Gordonne Cotes De Provence Rose Le Bilboquet 2021 750 ML

Introduction

Bright, light pink with a nice brilliance. The very ample nose expresses intense berry and pink grapefruit aromas. This refreshing promise is affirmed in the mouth by dominant notes of raspberry and redcurrant underscored by the freshness of citrus. This ros wines harmony and perfect balance prolongs the pleasure of tasting in a long, sweet finale. Producer Information The story of Chteau la Gordonne begins around the 1st century BC, the Romans set up on the site of La Gordonne to take advantage of its vines and its wines. In 1652, La Gordonne was definitively established as the name of the Chteau. In 1850, the Chteau and outlying buildings were completely renovated, and the Chteau has been selling wines ever since. The Chteau La Gordonne estate is also home to one of the 174 bells of the Var, dating back to the French Revolution. The bell was cast in 1654 and originates from a former chapel located on the grounds of La Gordonne. The Chteau La Gordonne is now one of the flagships of Vranken Estates. Chteau La Gordonne is established in Pierrefeu-du-Var, in the heart of the Golden Triangle of Provence. It is a unique property in Provence, covering a contiguous area of 816 acres of vineyards planted on seaward-facing terraces of shale, which enjoy a special microclimate. This allows the vineyards to grow in the best conditions to produce high-quality grapes. In 2021, the vineyards of Chteau La Gordonne will be certified organic according to the specifications of the EU after 3 years of conversion. Chteau La Gordonne produces excellent still ross thanks to its new high-performance wine-producing facilities equipped with the same pneumatic presses historically used in Champagne and modern thermo-regulated stainless-steel tanks. These assets allow the winemaking team to extract the best juices, a fraction called Tte de cuve. The winemaker Bruno Mailliard enjoys making wines that reflect the land on which they are grown, fruit-forwarded and sun-drenched. La Gordonne ross typify the Ctes de Provence region, unique in the world, and capturing the most subtle fragrances of the Mediterranean.