Chateau Vignelaure

Coteaux d’Aix en Provence

Located in the north of Aix en Provence, the domain is situated bet- ween 350 to 480 meters high, sur- rounded by Sainte Victoire’s hill. The vineyard covers more than 60 hec- tares planted on limestone and clay soils mixed with gravel. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Grenache, Merlot, Cinsault, Carignan are culti- vated on 3 plots : La Grande Pièce, Chantemerle and La Colline. The blend brings complexity to our red wines.

Grape varieties:

Grenache – Syrah – Cabernet Sauvignon

Vineyard:

• Old vines
• Average yield : 25 hL/ha
• Parcels selection

Winemaking:

• Hand harvested
• Fermentation in stainless steel vats
• Ageing on fine lees for 3 months before bottling.

Tasting note:

Complexity, elegance, fruit intensi- ty,balanced, freshness and length, gastronomy rosé

Food pairing:

Sushis, Salmons, Prawns, Tuna steak

Rating:

Vintage 2018: 93 Points Wine Enthusiast

Vintage 2016: 90 Points Vinous

Vintage 2016: 94 Wine Enthusiast

Vintage 2017 93 Wine Enthusiast 

Vintage 2018 93 Wine Enthusiast