COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
PRODUCER
Château Vignelaure
REGION
Provence
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Vignelaure's 2018 Red is an organic wine from the Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence appellation, a region in Provence, France. The estate was established in the 1960s by Georges Brunet, who was among the first to plant Cabernet Sauvignon in the area. The property is now owned by Bengt and Mette Sundstrom. The estate is notable for integrating viticulture with a contemporary art collection. The 2018 vintage was influenced by a warm European summer.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€24
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded by a former Bordeaux estate owner.
Fact 02
Combines wine production with a modern art gallery.
Fact 03
Pioneered Cabernet Sauvignon in Provence.
Fact 04
Vineyards are situated at high altitudes (350-480m).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Vignelaure 2018 Red undergoes traditional vinification with fermentation in stainless steel tanks for seven days at controlled temperatures. Indigenous yeasts are utilized, and pump-overs are part of the process. The wine is then aged for 12 months, with a portion of it spending time in barrels. The harvest is conducted manually with sorting. The estate follows organic farming practices.
