COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre
PRODUCER
Château d'Aigueville
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château d'Aigueville is located in Uchaux, within the Southern Rhône Valley of France, just north of the historic Roman city of Orange. Managed in collaboration with the Schenk family, the estate is dedicated to preserving a balanced ecosystem. The vineyards are certified organic (FR-BIO-01) and are surrounded by pine forests, oak trees, and olive groves, which foster rich biodiversity and protect the natural environment.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyards are covered with 'galets ronds' (rounded pebbles) that absorb heat during the day and radiate it to the vines at night.
Fact 02
The estate is certified organic under the FR-BIO-01 code, surrounded by a biodiverse ecosystem of pine forests and olive groves.
Fact 03
The average age of the vines used for this classic Southern Rhône blend is an impressive 40 years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are sourced from a low-yielding plateau at an elevation of 250 meters, where the vines average 40 years of age. The terroir features a mix of silty-clay, red clay, and sandstone soils, heavily covered with alluvial rounded pebbles (galets ronds) that store daytime heat and release it slowly at night. Winemaking follows traditional Southern Rhône methods, focusing on preserving the vibrant fruit character and smooth tannin structure of the organic grapes.
