Domaine Valfont Rosé
Maison Breban - Côteaux d'Aix en Provence
Rosé,Côteaux d'Aix en Provence
Grenache - 50%; Cinsault - 35%; Syrah - 15%
history
The Breban company is one of the last family owned company producing artisanal sparkling wines in the South of France. The House of Breban Wines ("Vins Breban") has been producing and supplying a wide range of wines of varying styles and aromas to restaurants and retail distributors since 1952. The grand-father, Raymond, started elaborating sparkling wine in his garage in 1942. He has then decided to add a full range of wines from Provence. Since that time, two generation have been managing the company with the same passion and philosophy for quality. Today, they are famous in France and all over the world for the quality of the wines of Provence and for their premium hand crafted sparkling wines.
Vineyard
The field is mechanically harvested under cover of darkness during late August in order to shield the grapes from the heat of the sun.
Winemaking
The grapes are then separated, and part of the harvest undergoes direct pressing, while the other part is macerated during 7 - 8 hours at low temperature of 7° to 8°C. The two streams of wine liquids then are captured in stainless steel tanks, and further processed by static racking. Hard fermentation lasts around 8-10 days at low temperature of 14°C. This technique enables the preservation of aromas.
Tasting notes
The DOMAINE VALFONT rosé wine is pink in color with subtle violet nuances. Its nose is fine, complex, and engaging. A lively wine, it remains round on the palate with hints of sweetness.
Food pairing
Very fruity the DOMAINE VALFONT AOP Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence rosé is particularly suitable either as an aperitif or with salads and vegetables or gratin. Best served at a temperature of 8° to 10° C.
Aging potential
The DOMAINE VALFONT AOP Coteaux d’Aix en Provence rosé wine expresses its character perfectly within two years after the harvest.
Grape varieties
Grenache - 50%; Cinsault - 35%; Syrah - 15%
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195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
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