Winemakers
Alain Guichert
Technical Data
Acidity
3.91
Alcohol
13%
Sugar
<0.8 g/L
Vignobles de Saint-Tropez Chevalier Torpez
Vignobles de Saint-Tropez Chevalier Torpez
Bravade Côtes 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
56% Grenache, 32% Tibouren, 6% Cinsault, 4% Syrah, 2% Mourvèdre
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
We follow every vineyard plot very carefully especially the local and old Tibouren grape. All grapes are only picked when perfectly ripe in late August, early September. These are brought down to a temperature of 5-8°C (41-46°F) as soon as they arrive at the cellar. Then they are gently pressed and the must is protected by low temperatures and a blanket of nitrogen gas. After the must has been racked, temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation takes place for 3-4 weeks on the lees with regular stirring.
Tasting Notes
Beautiful pale pink lychee color. Elegant and rich nose with aromas of white flowers (orange blossom), notes of red berries (red-currant) with some iodized and liquorice touches. Crisp and full-bodied on the palate, with a citrusy freshness, slight saltiness and eucalyptus notes. A very expressive wine with a complex texture in the mouth that lead into a lengthy finish on the palate.
