Terre des Anges Provence Rose `Chateau Paradis` 2022

Country
France
Region
Provence - Cotes de Provence
Producer
Chateau Paradis
Grape(s)
Syrah (70%)
Mourvèdre (20%)
Rolle (10%)
Type
Rose
Style
Rose
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
13%
Closure Style
Glass
Organic/Biodynamic
In conversion-organic
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
No
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
Yes
Egg
No

Region

The appellation of Côtes de Provence covers a wide swathe of land from Aix east to Cannes. Although much of the production is of dry rosé wine made from Cinsault, Carignan, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, it does also cover red and white wines. Provence has a warm Mediterranean climate with adequate rainfall and the cold Mistral wind provides cooling influence but the best sites are usually sheltered.

Producer

The Château Paradis estate covers 185 acres in the northern part of Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence, in the village of Le Puy Sainte Réparade. The estate is in the midst of a range of legendary landscapes, which the famous painters of Provence used to depict. An old plot of vines called “Paradis” gave its name to the vineyard. The property became a winery in 2003 thanks to Philippe and Juliette Deschamps, who built a cellar and restored the bastide. Since 2011 the Thiéblin family, proud of their Provençal heritage, has been focused on bringing out the best in the estate. New vineyard plantings and cellar investment have ensured the quality of the wines. Currently the estate is in conversion to organic viticulture for its 2023 vintage.
Tasting Notes
Aix-en-Provence and its surrounding hills are home to many fantastic producers of rose wines. Made from a traditional blend of Syrah, Mourvedre and Rolle (Vermentino) the grapes are hand harvested and cooled before pressing to preserve aromas and colour. Terre des Anges is a luxurious and elegant rose, partical wood fermentation on the Mourvedre gives texture and richness which is balanced by a fresh acidity and ripe fruit flavours of strawberries, red cherries and peach.
Food
perfect with caesar or nicoise salads, pan fried salmon and charcuterie boards.