COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Syrah
PRODUCER
Les Quatre Tours
REGION
Provence
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Quatre Tours Aix en Provence Rouge is a red wine from the AOC Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence appellation in Provence, France, produced by Les Quatre Tours. The vineyards are situated on marl and chalk hillsides between 250 and 400 meters altitude, benefiting from a protected geographical setting. Les Quatre Tours is a cooperative founded in 1924, emphasizing human values and modern viticulture. The producer is certified organic by Ecocert, NOP, and HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale), demonstrating a commitment to environmental preservation and understanding of their terroir. The 2020 vintage benefited from the typically warm and dry conditions of Provence, contributing to ripe fruit and concentration.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€9
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are located between 200 and 400 meters altitude.
Fact 02
Soils are composed of marl, sometimes sandy, with rocks.
Fact 03
Producer is certified organic by Ecocert, NOP, and HVE.
Fact 04
The cooperative was founded in 1924.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Quatre Tours Aix en Provence Rouge is produced by Les Quatre Tours, a cooperative with a focus on modern viticulture and a deep understanding of their terroir. Their vineyards are managed with rigor, and the producer holds organic certifications from Ecocert, NOP, and HVE. While specific fermentation details for the 2020 red vintage are not provided, appellation rules for red wines in Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence include a maximum malic acid content at bottling. Some of the producer's red wines undergo aging in tanks and a portion in oak barrels, contributing subtle oak notes and woody character.
