Winemakers
Alain Guichet
Technical Data
Acidity
3.91
Alcohol
13%
Sugar
<0.8 g/L
Vignobles de Saint-Tropez - Chevalier Torpez
Vignobles de Saint-Tropez Chevalier Torpez
Petite Bravade Cotês de Provence Rosé 2018
Background
Founded in 1908, Vignobles de Saint-Tropez is located in the heart of the village and is owned and managed by winegrowers who are mostly descendants of the founder families and who still bring their grapes to the winery. The team is led by David Bonnet, President and 3rd generation grower of an 18ha estate. Alain Guichet is the winemaker with over 25 vintages experience across France.
Appellation
Provence, France
Varietal Composition
36% Grenache, 31% Cinsault, 21% Syrah, 6% Tibouren, 6% Carignan
Vintage Notes
2018 was with an unusually wet spring! Therefore the mildew pressure was constant this year especially with the Grenache grape which is a variety susceptible to late blight. Summer time and harvest period were much more favorable with warm days and cooler nights to achieve optimal ripeness for Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, Mourvèdre...Volume is down again at TORPEZ winery but the quality is superb!
Winemaking
The grapes are picked only when they reach the right degree of ripeness in late August. They are cooled down to a temperature of 5- 8°C (41-46°F) as soon as the arrive at the cellar. The must is protected by low temperatures and a blanket of nitrogen gas once the gentle pressing is completed. After the must has been racked off, temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation takes place for 3-4 weeks on the lees with regular stirring.
Tasting Notes
Beautiful pale pink color with apricot hints. Intense on the nose with aromas of white and citrus fruits and notes of white flowers. Refreshing fruit on the palate, round, well balanced and lush.
