LA PETITE RIVE

Grape variety

Carignan

Terroir

A small plateau above the village, clay and limestone subsoil. Carignan of 80 years, short pruning in simple guyot. Yield of 50 hl/ha.

Winemaking and ageing

Direct pressing, settling, natural fermentation at low temperature. The rosé stays in tank through the winter and is bottled in mid February.

Annual production

2,900 bottles

Food pairing

To drink within the year, on the fruit: tapas, couscous, veal ceviche, oysters with tarragon, grilled pork ribs, or simply as an aperitif.

Tasting

"A becoming pale pink. This 100% Carignan offers a pleasant nose of fresh strawberry and raspberry. On the palate it is very round, very supple, intensely fruity and long."

• Guide Hachette des Rosés