Le Paradou Cotes De Provence Rose 2023 750 ML

Introduction

Le Paradou is a project created by Alexandre and Frederic Chaudiere whose family produce some of the most respected wines in the Ventoux at Chateau Pesquie. It is reasonable to think Paradou means Paradise in the old language of the langue doc, as it is magical to live in the south of France. Yet, Paradou actually refers to the old watermills that once dotted the landscape. It is in homage to these majestic giants, built on the banks of streams since Roman times, that we have created these fresh and pleasing wines. The vines, ranging in age from 40 to 60 years old, and are cultivated in accordance with the laws of Terra Vitis, an organization that ensures that properties respect the environment by stressing the benefits of integrated farming.The Paradou vineyards are all slightly elevated on rather poor soils in order to obtain the freshest and most drinkable wines possible. The aspect of the vineyards is sheltered and none face fully south. The Viognier vineyard is situated North-East of Montpellier, between Nmes and Uzes, at the foot of the Massif des Cevennes, on fairly poor chalky limestone soils at an average altitude of 150 to 200m which gives a slight mineral taste to the wine. Most of the Grenache comes from estate vineyards in the Ventoux with a small addition of fruit from the Agly valley of the Roussillon.