AIX Rosé 2022
$29.99
SPECIAL 12 BOTTLE BUY New Vintage! Provence Rose at its finest
Description
Drawn from one of the Provence’s most celebrated terroirs, AIX Rosé is created to be the purest possible expression of what a rosé wine can be. There’s a reason Provence is the birthplace of rosé. With mineral-rich soils, 300 days of sun a year and the cooling Mistral winds, it offers the ideal growing conditions for Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault grapes, the classical Provence blend used to make AIX Rosé.
From humble beginnings in 1880 as a truffle orchard, the vineyard was converted over to vines in the early 1900’s making it today one of the largest Domaines in the AOP Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence area. The vineyard is situated 420m above sea-level. Farmed organically, the AIX Rose is made from the top blend of Maison Saint Aix. Aix’s focus is to create the best possible rose in the world. Its generous taste, harmonious structure and long finish make it the perfect rose to be shared all year round.
Notes from the winery about the 2022 vintage: “The 2022 vintage paints a picture of the future Provencal climate and how our sustainability practices will define the future of wine growing in the region. 2022 was the driest year in France since records began 500 years ago. Thankfully our high elevation and sustainable wine-growing practices mitigated much of the impact.
“2022 started with a cold and dry January, which resulted in a later budburst than usual. Luckily, the shoots subsequently grew rapidly as spring was generally dry and warm. Flowering occurred in a perfect weather window with little wind, resulting in good fruit set. The summer was one of extreme dryness with only 100 mm of rain by mid-August. Thankfully late rains in August rejuvenated the vines and canopy, and the cooler nights maintained good acidity. Our vineyard management practices of increased organic matter and cover crops assisted in retaining moisture, whilst bio-stimulation using trace elements kept the vines healthy to ensure grapes reached peak maturity.
“The hot weather conditions throughout the year led to an earlier harvest than last year .. Selected parcels of Grenache were picked first followed by the gathering of Syrah and Cinsault. Fortunately, the weather conditions during the harvest were ideal with cooler nights, and the Mistral wind concentrating flavours and acidity, allowing for multiple picks and ensuring each variety and plot was picked at optimal ripeness. Thanks to the altitude of our Domaine, (Maison Saint Aix is one of the highest in the region) and intensive soil management practices, this year’s grapes show good acidity and are well-balanced despite the dryness. Yields are slightly lower than in previous years however, the quality is once again outstanding. A testament to our sustainable growing philosophy.
“Our harvest timing was essential in retaining freshness, and an extra gentle winemaking approach at every point ensured the classic bright red fruit characteristics AIX is renowned for. A bright, joyous, pale pink colour in the glass. A swirl lifts the intense nose of fresh peach juice, raspberries, and white floral blossom to the fore. Fresh stone fruit, raspberries, and the classic cranberry tang lead the palate and balance the fine acid tension. The AIX Rosé 2022 finishes with a refreshingly long, dry, and balanced mineral line. A wine that exceeded our expectations and one we are intensely proud to share with our global wine family.”
Additional information
Producer | AIX |
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Region or Country | France, Provence |
Variety | Grenache and Blends |
Vintage | 2022 |
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