COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2012
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
PRODUCER
Château Vignelaure
REGION
Provence
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Vignelaure Rouge 2012 is a red wine from the Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence appellation in Provence, France. It is a blend primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon (around 65%) and Syrah (around 35%). The estate was founded in 1960 and is known for being an early adopter of Cabernet Sauvignon in the region. The vineyards are situated at high altitudes, between 350 and 480 meters above sea level, benefiting from a cooler microclimate. The current owners, Bengt and Mette Sundström, acquired the estate in 2007 and have focused on improving vineyard practices, leading to organic certification in 2018. The 2012 vintage is noted for its mature grapes and balanced profile, a result of favorable vintage conditions.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Pioneering Cabernet Sauvignon in Provence.
Fact 02
Vineyards at altitudes up to 480 meters.
Fact 03
Certified organic since 2018.
Fact 04
Aged 24 months in oak barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Vignelaure Rouge 2012 is produced using a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The grapes are hand-harvested and sorted before undergoing fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 24 months in oak barrels, with a proportion of new oak used. The estate emphasizes low yields from its selected vineyard parcels. Organic farming practices are employed.
