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Domaine Isle Saint Pierre - Rose Mediterranee 2023 (750ml)
Price: $9.99
| Producer | Domaine Isle Saint Pierre |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bouches du Rhone |
| Varietal | Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Arinarnoa |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 678016 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Domaine Isle Saint Pierre Description
Though the estate dates from the 1920’s, it wasn’t until 1972 when the next generation set about replanting the vineyard with noble vines grafted onto American rootstock. Because of the terroir and temperature, they are able to grow varietals that thrive in Continental climates. For red wines as well as for the rosé, the main varieties are Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Arinarnoa (a cross between merlot and petit verdot).
Today, third generation vigneron Julien Henry farms organically with careful attention paid to the leaf system of the vine. The goal is to achieve the right balance between grape production and the leaf surface exposed to sunlight. Working the soil enables the vines to establish a deep root system, which protects them from the summer droughts. Through careful viticulture and maintaining low yields, the estate is able to harvest its vineyards by the 15th of September before the arrival of the rains which often fall as the season progresses into fall.
Although the Isle St Pierre wines come from the very southern stretches of France, they display wonderful freshness and aromatic appeal. At harvest, as soon as the grapes enter the cellar, they are cooled to a temperature below 16°C. The whites are pneumatically pressed and gently release their juice free of any oxidation, thus retaining their aromas. The rosé harvest undergoes a short skin maceration with complete control of process timing, producing a rosé exclusively from free-run juice. For the red, complete fermentation of the sugar takes in around five days, followed by a maceration period which varies depending on the grape variety.
Domaine Isle Saint-Pierre is our answer to lively, vibrant quaffers that over deliver at every turn. Delicious, easy-drinking “bistro-style” wines that are perfect for everyday drinking! (from the importer)
