Chateau Viranel - Intuition Rose
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Tasting Notes
A genuine local rosé that is perfect for an apéritif but is also ideal served throughout a meal because of its richness and volume on the palate. The colour is rose petal and on the nose it has an intense flavour of summer fruits (blackberry, raspberry, blackcurrant). Fresh and fruity. What Provence Rose used to be like before it got too cool for school ( and expensive )
Producer
One of our favourites. We have been working with brothers Nicolas and Arnaud Bergasse for many years.
In the heart of Languedoc, in Saint-Chinian. Here, in the south of France, on limestone terraced hills, the vines share the land and sun with the garrigue and olive trees. Their family vineyard consists of 98 acres on which we use a system of sustainable agriculture in order to preserve the lasting quality of its soils.
In fact, the property has been in their family for nearly five centuries (since 1551), passed down from generation to generation. In the grounds of our property we’ve found the remains of a Gallo-Roman villa. The house itself dates from 1911, and is decorated with a Bacchic fresco, showing that the family has always had a tradition of wine-making and festivity.
Vinification
Drawing off for Grenache and Syrah. Direct pressing for Cinsault. Grapes are harvested at peak ripeness. Strict control of temperatures throughout fermentation.
Terroir
Limestone terraces
South - South West exposure hillsides
30 to 60 years old vines
Yields 40 hl/ha
Food pairing suggestions
As an apéritif and especially with Mediterranean and oriental cuisine, for example:
summer barbecues, salads, tagine with prunes, paella, andalucian gazpacho, terrine of spring vegetables, beef carpaccio, scallop and herb terrine, stuffed vegetables, chicken in tarragon jelly, stewed peppers, salmon cakes, ratatouille and many other delicious dishes to match your culinary expertise!