2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Primarily Grenache and Rolle (Vermentino); the source wording is explicitly non-exhaustive
Region Cotes de Provence
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled 600 L demi-muids and stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Free-Run Juice And First Light Pressing
Barrel Size 600
Production Details Fruit from selected land around La Motte-en-Provence is harvested from sunrise to noon, optically sorted, destemmed and lightly crushed at 7–8°C to limit oxidation. Free-run juice and the first light pressing are partially vinified in temperature-controlled 600 L demi-muids and stainless-steel tanks, with no maceration.
Tasting Notes Global Rosé Masters 2025: red berries, garrigue herbs, peach, pomegranate, creamy lees-derived texture, subtle oak and a fresh, rounded balance. James Suckling: frozen berries, dried apricots, wild herbs and crunchy red berries.
Critics Ratings 92
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2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 0.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Grenache, Cinsault and Rolle
Classification AOC Côtes de Provence
Region Cotes de Provence
Fermentation Vessels 70% stainless-steel tanks and 30% temperature-controlled French-oak demi-muids
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 600
Closure Cork
Production Details The 2023 release was fermented 70% in stainless-steel tanks and 30% in temperature-controlled 600 L French-oak demi-muids, with lees bâtonnage. It matured for six months in tanks and barrels; late bottling provided longer lees contact and barrel maturation.
Tasting Notes Importer sheet: pale, bright rosé with red berries, mineral, floral and spice notes; creamy oak texture, firm acidity and a long, silky finish. Falstaff tasting of 23 May 2025: light salmon with copper reflections, strawberry, yellow tropical fruit, candied grapefruit, red cherry, mineral and blossom-honey notes.
Food Pairing Mediterranean cuisine, cured meats, oysters, seafood and shellfish
Critics Ratings 92
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Primarily Grenache and Rolle (Vermentino); the source wording is explicitly non-exhaustive
Region Cotes de Provence
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled 600 L demi-muids and stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Free-Run Juice And First Light Pressing
Barrel Size 600
Production Details Selected fruit from around La Motte-en-Provence was harvested from sunrise to noon, optically sorted, destemmed and lightly crushed at 7–8°C to prevent oxidation. Free-run juice and the first light pressing were partially vinified in temperature-controlled 600 L demi-muids and stainless-steel tanks, with no maceration.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
4005 Route de Callas, 83920 La Motte en Provence, France
Phone
+33 4 94 60 40 40
Owner
Sacha Lichine (LVMH 55% stake)
Cellarmaster
Jean-Claude Neu