Château Saint‐Jean Lez Durance, Pierrevert AOP,  Pimayon, organic wine, rosé 2022, from € 12,55

The Château Saint Jean Lez Durance, Pierrevert AOP,  Pimayon rosé is an organic wine made from grapes grown in the estate's best vineyard. It is a delightful,  fruity-fresh rosé with rich scents and aromas and a harmonious taste.

Award winning organic wine

Guide Bettane et Desseauve des Vins de France 2018 : 14,5/20, 1 étoile﴾s﴿
Concours général agricole 2014 : Médaille de bronze
Concours général agricole 2013 : Médaille d'argent
Concours général agricole 2019 : Médaille d'argent
Decanter 2016 : Médaille d'argent, 92 points
Mondial du rosé 2017 : Médaille d'or
Mondial du rosé 2016 : Médaille d'argent
Mondial du rosé 2015 : Médaille d'argent

Organic wine - profile

• Eye: light pink with orange highlights
• Nose: iseductively of citrus fruits, exotic fruits.
• Mouth: generous, rich, harmonious, all components are balanced, with a lasting taste.
• Recommended Serving: please never serve colder than 10 ° C.

Organic wine - processing, Château Saint Jean Lez Durance, Pimayon, Pierrevert AOP, rosé

The terroir of Pimayon is located on the highest of the 7 hills, where Jean Giono (a French writer born near the Château Saint Jean les Durance in Manosque) was walking. The vines grow there on barren, but always sunny ground with exceptional thermal amplitudes. The wines are fine and aromatic.

Because of the high temperatures that still occur in Provence in September, the grape harvest is done at night with harvesters or manual during the late evening until complete darkness at cooler temperatures.  Then follows a relatively elaborate winemaking to achieve the best possible wine.  First the grapes are squeezed very gently and gently, then subjected to a short cold maceration in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks, during which important stabilizing enzymes are formed and the colorants from the berry skins are transferred to the juice. The juice is then slowly fermented in stainless steel tanks at a low temperature.

The wine at a glance

• Wine-Type: rosé wine
• Region of production: Pierrevert, Provence
• Producer: Château Saint Jean lez Durance
• Grape varieties : Syrah 50 %, Grenache 50 %
• Fermenting and aging: in stainless steel tanks
• Bottling : at the Château Saint Jean lez Durance
• Quantity: 0,75 l
• Closure : Synthetic tap
• Vintage: 2020
• Shelf life: up to 3 years from vintage
• Alcohol in % Vol.: 13
• Vegan suited
• Allergenes: contains sulfites
• Organic wine certified FR-BIO-09
• We source this wine directly from the Château Saint Jean Lez Durance, 04100 Manosque, France

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Château Saint Jean lez Durance, IGP Alpes de Haut Provence, Liberty, organic wine rosé, 2022, from € 12,50

The Château Saint Jean lez Durance, IGP Alpes de Haut Provence, organic wine rosé is a fine organic wine made from grapes that grow on mineral-rich soil and are cultivated and treated both organically and biodynamically.

Organic wine - profile

• Eye: pale salmon pink
• Nose: impressive with scents of exotic fruits, grapefruit and mineral notes.
• Mouth: intense, soft, very fruity taste in a light body, with a fresh appearance with notes of citrus fruits and lemon blossom.
• Recommended Serving: please serve at 8-10 ° C. Goes well with a spinach and ricotta lasagna. 

Organic wine - processing, Château Saint Jean lez Durance,  IGP Alpes de Haut Provence, Liberty, vin bio, rosé

The Les Vannades vineyard is located on the plain on the north bank of the Durance, very close to the winery. The vines grow there on alluvial land. The grapes are harvested at night with harvesting machines, as the temperatures here in September are still too high for a daytime harvest to be able to produce fresh, fearful rosé wines from the grapes. First, the grapes are squeezed very gently and gently, then subjected to a brief cold maceration in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks, during which important stabilizing enzymes are formed and the colorants from the berry skins pass into the juice. The juice is then slowly fermented in stainless steel tanks at a low temperature. The young wine then matures from the yeast for a few months and is then lightly filtered just before bottling.

The wine at a glance

• Wine-Type: rosé wine
• Region of production: Pierrevert, Provence
• Producer: Château Saint Jean lez Durance
• Grape varieties : 50 % Grenache, 30 % Syrah, 20 % Cinsault
• Aging: stainless steel tanks
• Bottling : at the Château Saint Jean lez Durance
• Quantity: 0,75 l
• Vintage: 2023
• Shelf life: up to 3 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 13 % vol.
• Vegan suited
• Allergenes: contains Sulphite
• Organic wine certified FR-BIO-09
• Biowein-pur sources this wine directly from the Château Saint Jean lez Durance, 04100 Manosque, France

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Domaine de la Vallongue, Les Baux de Provence, AOP, Garrigues, rosé, organic wine, 2023, from € 14,80

This organic wine Domaine de la Vallongue Les Baux de Provence AOP Garrigues rosé was named Garrigues - translated into English is a shrub heath, in which wild, fragrant herbs, flowers and bushes grow spreading their spicy herbal fragrance generously. Grapes growing in the vineyards amidst such garrigues may develop also such spicy notes.

Awarded organic wine

90/100 points by James Suckling for the 2022 vintage
90/100 points by James Suckling for the 2023 vintage

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: Glossy light pink.
• Nose: This classic bright rosé reveals a potpourri of different red berry scents on the nose, with scents of tangerines and roses.
• Mouth: In the mouth and on the palate I find this wine both fresh and fleshy, with a hint of orange peel, the scents perceived with the nose contribute to the harmonious appearance of this wine, which ends with a nice length.
• Drinking Recomendation: Serve at 10 to 11° C, this high-quality rosé offers the perfect pleasure - please never serve it colder! Goes great with a seared tuna or chicken grilled with lemon and thyme.

Organic wine - processing, Domaine de la Vallongue, Les Baux de Provence, AOP, Garrigues rosé

In a small harvest of only 40 hl / ha, the content of vitamins and minerals in the grapes is much higher than for larger harvest volumes as it is allowed and achieved for example in Germany of an average with approximately 100 hl/ha. Consequently wines are tastier and more valuable at lower yields.

The grapes for this rosé wine were pressed immediately after harvest directly decanted cold and performed fermentation at low temperatures. In the usual red wines malolactic fermentation was dispensed with in favor of clarity and freshness in the wine.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine-Type: Rosé wine
• Region of production: Les Baux de Provence
• Producer: Domaine de la Vallongue
• Grape varieties: Grenache, Syrah, Counoise, Cinsault
• Fermented and aged: in stainless steel vats
• Bottling: at the Domaine de la Vallongue
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Jahrgang: 2023
• Shelf life: 4 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 13 % vol.
• For vegans suited
• Allergenes: contains sulfites
• Certified FR-BIO-10
• We source this wine directly from the Domaine de la Vallongue in 13810 Eygalières, France

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Domaine la Marseillaise, Côtes de Provence, biodynamic wine rosé, 2022, de 15,80€, from € 15.80

Biodynamically produced wines have a certain something that other wines lack, they say. It is difficult to describe, perhaps it is the complexity and harmony of the Domaine la Marseillaise, Côtes de Provence, biodynamic wine rosé. The Provence is famous for its excellent rosé wines, and this rosé is a particularly fruity and flavorful wine that is exemplary. Judge for yourself, we are curious about your opinion.

Biodynamic wine - profile  

• Color: salmon pink
• Nose: it smells of apricot and peach with spicy notes
• Mouth: the first impression is surprisingly full-bodied, the second emphasizes the abundance of fruity aromas and its taste is intense, round and very pleasant.
• Drinking recommendation: enjoy this white wine with a temperature of 9-11 ° C. Remember, the cold deprives every good white and rosé wine of its aromas. They are not a soft drink

Biodynamic wine preparation Domaine la Marseillaise, Côtes de Provence, rosé

The loamy vineyard soil and the vines growing on it are processed and maintained with the greatest care according to the principles of biodynamic agriculture according to Demeter. The vines are 18 years old (Syrah and Grenache). They are harvested by hand and brought to the winery in 20 kg containers, where they are freed of stems and panicles, lightly squeezed in a grape mill and immediately pressed. The fermentation starts spontaneously with the grapes' own yeast at a temperature of 18-20 ° C and lasts about 4 weeks. No filter aids, i.e. no proteins of plant or animal origin, are used for the light filtering of the wine.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: rosé, dry
• Production area: Provence
• Winery: Domaine la Marseillaise
• Grape varieties: 80 % Syrah, 20 % Grenache
• Fermentation and aging: in stainless steel vats
• Bottling: at the Domaine La Marseillaise
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Analysis: Alcohol 13,5 % Vol., Acidité total 3,99 g/l, PH 3,17, SO2 43 mg/l
• Vintage: 2022
• Shelf life: 4 years from vintage
• Suited for vegans
• Allergens: contains sulfites
• Certified organic wine FR-BIO-10
• We purchase this red wine directly from the Domaine la Marseillaise in 986 chemin de la navarre, 83260 La Crau, France

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Domaine les Patys Racines du Ciel rosé, Ventoux AOC, organic wine 2022, from € 10.55

At this enchanting Domaine les Patys Ventoux AOC Racines du Ciel rosé, organic wine, you can immediately recognize the unique style of the famous Provencal rosé wines with their delicate color and delicate aromas.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: soft pink with orange reflections
• Nose: beguiling early summer scents of earthenberries, cherries and raspberries
• Mouth: its aromas are reminiscent of the scents perceived by the nose, which are complemented on the palate with notes of fresh herbs. . They are supplemented
• Drinking recommendation: Serve this rosé wine at approx. 8 ° C. It goes well with summery Provencal cuisine.

Organic wine - processing, Domaine les Patys Ventoux, AOC, Racines du Ciel rosé, organic wine

The Mediterranean vines grow in vineyards on a slight slope and facing south on clay limestone soils covered with pebbles and weathered scree from Mont Ventoux. The grapes are harvested mechanically at an earlier stage of ripeness. This is followed by a short maceration in the mash, during which the coloring matter is released from the grape skins. The liquid is then separated from the pomace and fermented at a low temperature.

The wine at a glance

• Type of wine: rosé
• Région of production: Ventoux, Rhône
• Producer: Domaine les Patys
• Varieties: 70 % Grenache, 30 % Carignan
• Fermentation and aging: traditionally in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks
• Mis en bouteilles: at the wine estate
• Quantity: 0,75 l
• Vintage: 2020
• Shelf life: till 2023
• Alcool: 13,5 % vol.
• Suited for vegans
• Allergenes: contains sulfites
• Organic certified: FR-BIO-01
• Nous obtenons ce vin directement du Domaine les Patys, 2969, Route des Héritiers 84410 Bédoin, France

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Château Romanin, Les Baux de Provence, AOP, rosé, biodynamic wine, 2021, from € 18.35

The biodynamically produced Demeter organic wine Château Romanin Les Baux de Provence AOP rosé makes the hearts of advanced connoisseurs beat faster, it is of perfect harmony.

Awarded biodynamic wine

Médaille or au Decanter World Wine Awards 2022 avec la note de 95/100
Médaille or au Concours Terre de Vins 2022
Silver medal DECANTER for the vintage 2022

Biodynamic wine - profile  

• Color: The color is pale pink and limpid which gives it a beautiful shine.
  Nose: The nose is subtle with scents of strawberries and blackberries. Aromas of tangerine, grapefruit and lemon interconnect in a beautiful
  generous roundness.
• Palate: The attack is lively and tender at the same time.The mouth is dense and reveals a good length.Its iodized character, typical of the wines produced at Château Romanin gives it a salivating finish.
• Food and wine pairings: This cuvée is ideal with a grilled sea bass accompanied by crisp vegetables.
   

Biodynamic wine - processing, Château Romanin, Les Baux de Provence, rosé

The different geological conditions present on the vineyards of Château Romanin were decisive during the planting of the vines. As a result, Grenache and Mourvèdre grapes were planted in 1991 on gravel soils (gravels and sand), followed by Syrah and Counoise on sandy-clay soils in 1992 and 1993 respectively. Production volume per hectare is low, which is a prerequisite in the production of quality wines. Harvesting is done by hand, and the grapes are then pressed gently. During a maceration at 10 ° C, the must clears and enzymes are released, which give the wine fruity notes. The liquid is then collected separately and fermented at a temperature between 18 and 20 ° C. This organic wine is then aged on lees in stainless steel vats for six months, during which it will undergo several batonnages.

Every work step, both in the vineyard and during winemaking in the cellar, up to the filling of the bottle, must take place at a certain position of the moon and the stars.

The biodynamic wine at a glance

• Wine type: Rosé
• Production region: Les Baux de Provence, south of Saint Remy de Provence
• Producer: Château Romanin
• Grapes: Grenache 58 %, Mourvèdre 24 %, Syrah 12 %, Counoise 6 %
• Fermentation and maturing: in stainless steel vats
• Bottling: at the Château
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2021
• Shelf life: by 2024
• Alcohol: 13.5 % vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Association: Demeter
• Organic and biodynamic wine certified FR-BIO-01
• We source this wine directly from the Château Romanin, 12310 Saint Remy de Provence, France

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Château Romanin, Alpilles IGP, rosé, biodynamic wine, 2023, from € 12.90

IGP (Indication Géographique Protégée) is a protected designation of origin with geographical indication - formerly Vin de Pays. In this case, it is the Alpilles, a small and limestone mountains south of Avignon. On its slopes, the grapes froeurish for the Château Romanin Alpilles IGP rosé.

Biodynamic wine awarded

Bronce medal by DECANTER for the vintage 2022

Biodynamic wine - profile  

• This is what it looks like: Raspberry pink with a nice sheen.
  This is how it smells: The nose is aromatic with notes of red fruits such as wild strawberries and gooseberries.
• This is how it tastes: lively and tasty on the palate with juicy aromas of red cherries and blackcurrants, which in combination with the aromas of citrus fruits lead to a long finish and make you want to take the next sip.
• My drinking recommendation: This cuvée goes perfectly with aperitifs on a sunny afternoon or evening with tapas or with a chocolate cake (Sacher cake).

Biodynamic wine - processing, Château Romanin, IGP Alpilles Rosé

The different grape varieties for this Demeter organic wine are each harvested by hand at a perfect degree of ripeness and then cooled to 10 ° C for 24 hours in a cold chamber and then selected again. The grapes are pressed lightly and slowly; during a short maceration at 10 ° C, the must clears itself and forms enzymes that ensure clear fruity notes in the wine and reduce the need for sulphurisation. Then the must is separated from the solid components of the grapes and fermented at 18 to 20 ° C in stainless steel tanks. The lactic acid fermentation that usually follows is suppressed by means of cold. The wine is then matured for five months on its fine lees in stainless steel tanks with repeated stirring. Then this wine is only lightly filtered (without proteins of animal origin) and bottled.

The biodynamic wine at a glance

• Type of wine:  rosé
• Region of production: Saint Remy de Provence
• Varieties: Grenache 65 %, Mourvedre 23 %, Cabernet Sauvignon 12 %.
• Producer and bottler: Château Romanin
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2023
• Shelf life: 2026
• Alcohol: 13 % vol.
• Suited for vegans
• Allergens: Containes sulfites
• organic certified FR-BIO-01 as well as from Demeter et Biodyvin
• We source this wine direct from Château Romanin, 12310 Saint Remy de Provence, France

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Domaine les Béates, Les Beatines, Côteaux d Aix en Provence, organic wine, rosé, 2022, from € 12.55

The organic wine Domaine Les Béates Béatines Côteaux d'Aix, AOP rosé underlines the opinion of the winemaker Pierre-François Terrat that his base wines have to be of the best possible quality. Only then can he encourage customers to buy his wines of the higher quality levels.

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: light pink
• Nose: this classical Provence Rosé has a fine fruity bouquet with wonderful hints of wild berry jam.
• Mouth: well-balanced on the palate, is has good volume and a slightly spicy finish.
• Drinking recommendation: Try it with salad Nicoise, or grilled fish.

Organic wine - processing, Domaine les Béates, Les Béatines, Côteaux d'Aix AOP, rosé

The vines grow on sandy soil containing molasse which brings out the fruity components of these varietals especially well. The winemaking is done partially in accordance with the so-called Saigne method (the grapes are just crushed, and the juice drains off without pressing), and the other part is pressed directly. Fermentation is done at a low temperature in stainless steel tanks. Afterwards the wine has been filtered and bottled soon after.

The wine at a glance

• Type of wine: rosé wine
• Region of production: Côteaux d'Aix en Provence
• Producer: Domaine les Béates
• Grape varieties: 50 % Grenache noir, 30 % Syrah, 20 % Cinsault.
• Vinification: in stainless steel vats
• Bottling: Domaine les Béates
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2019
• Shelf life: 3-4 years from vintage
• Analysis: alcohol 13.4% vol., residual sugar 0.2g/l, total acidity 3.19 g/l, pH 3.38, total SO2 63 mg/l.
• Allergenes: contains sulphites
• Suitable for vegans
• Certified FR-BIO-01
• We source this organic wine from the Domaine Les Béates, 13410, Lambesc, France.

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Domaine les Béates Terra d'Or, rosé, Côteaux d'Aix en Provence, AOC, organic wine, 2016, from € 32.60

Of course, this rosé organic wine has the potential to give you the greatest pleasure. As a wine connoisseur, it will remind you of the best wines from Tavel and even surpass them. You can enjoy the Domaine les Béates Terra d'Or rosé straight away or keep it for a few more years.

Organic wine profile

• Colour: light rose bloom
• Nose: intense aromas of red fruits that develop on brioche notes.
• Palate: rich and lush on the palate, with finesse, a delicate bitter note that increases the intensity of this organic wine and increases its shelf life. This rosé meets the highest gastronomic demands. You can serve it with matching starters or up to dessert. Let yourself be surprised and then think about what you cook with it.
• Serving suggestion: at a temperature of 10-12 ° C., can be stored for up to 10 years from the date of vintage

Organic wine - processing Les Béates, Coteaux d'Aix en Provence, rosé

The grapes, which are harvested manually when fully ripe, are removed from the stems, lightly squeezed so that the juice has 12 hours to slowly run out without being pressed. Then the spontaneous fermentation with the grapes' own yeast begins at a low temperature. This organic wine is aged and refined in demi muids (wooden barrels with a capacity of 500 liters) for a period of nine months on the yeast storage, which is regularly mixed with the wine.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: rosé wine
• Production area: Côteaux d'Aix en Provence
• Winery: Domaine Les Béates
• Grape variety : Syrah
• Aging: in large barrels of 500 liters
• Bottling : Domaine Les Béates
• Quantity: 0.75
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2016
• Shelf life: 5 to 10 years from the date of vintage
• Alcohol: 14.5 % vol.
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Organic certified FR-BIO-01
• This organic wine is obtained directly from Domaine les Béates in 13410 LAMBESC, France

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Château La Canorgue, Côtes du Luberon, AOC, rosé, organic wine, 2023, from € 14.55

This organic wine Château La Canorgue rosé has been one of the most popular wines from Provence among our customers for many years. Our customers are not alone in this, as it regularly receives awards.

Awarded organic wine

Gold medal Gilbert & Gaillard pour le millesime 2022

Organic wine - profile

• Color: Very pale pink robe.
• Nose: Notes of raspberry, currant, wild strawberries and citrus fruits
• Mouth: Guttony, finesse, freshness, minerality and aromatic persistence.An elegant and gourmet rosé sublimated by a nicely tangy character. Very nice length..
• Drinking recommendation: This very aromatic organic rosé wine will go perfectly with summer grilling, pistou soup, scallop risotto, pan-fried cambas or asparagus tagliatelle.

Organic wine - processing, Château La Canorgue,  Côtes du Luberon, AOC, rosé

At the Château La Canorgue, of course, the grapes are harvested by hand. After a short maceration period, during which the dyes can be removed from the grape skins, the pressing takes place with a pneumatic press. The juice then ferments for 12 days with the grape-yeasts (endogenous) and CO2 atmosphere to prevent air contact. A malolactic fermentation is omitted.

The organic wine at a glance

• Type of wine: rosé wine
• Production area: Luberon, Rhône
• Producer : Château la Canorgue
• Grape varieties: 60 % Grenache, 30 % Syrah, 10 % Mourvedre
• Fermentation and aging: in stainless steel
• Bottling: Château la Canorgue
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2023
• Drinking recommendation: 2027
• Vegan suited
• Analysis 2022: Alcohol 13.6% vl., residual sugar 0.3 g/l, acidity total 5.4 g/l.
• Analysis 2023: Alcohol 12,79% vol., residual sugar 0,3 g/l, acid volile 0.21 g/l, acid total 3.18 g/l, pH 3.42, SO2 free 15 mg/l, SO12 total 53 mg/l.
• Allergenes: contains sulphites
• Organic wine certified FR-BIO-01
• We obtain this organic wine directly from the Château La Canorgue in 84480 Bonnieux, France

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