REGION: Provence

Grown on the slopes of the Esterel mountain, not far from Antibes and Cannes, Chateau Rouet creates some of the finest rosés in Provence. The domaine has been family-owned since the French revolution, and enormous care is taken over every aspect of farming and vinification.

The Château du Seuil sits on the Puyricard plateau at an altitude of 350-450 meters, the highest site in Aix-en-Provence. The terroir here is incredibly complex: clay, chalk, and rocks, with layers of iron-laden calcaire, and big galet, making rosés with incredible precision and saline minerality.

The vineyards are cultivated in as natural a manner as possible with reliance on organic methods. The wines are not destemmed; élevage in large oak foudres can last as long as four years; vines of less than 25 years of age are not used for the reds.

Domaine du Bagnol sits just beneath the imposing limestone outcropping of Cap Canaille and is a mere 200 meters distance from the shores of the Mediterranean. Thus situated, this Domaine is the beneficiary of the cooling winds from the north, northwest, & northeast, as well as gentle sea breezes.

La Bernarde sits on a rocky limestone hillside in the Côtes de Provence at about 300 meters, making it one of the highest altitude properties in the region. The cool climate allows them to make a lineup of organic beauties that are honest and delicious expressions of this gorgeous terroir.