A dry, acid-driven Provence rosé from Château de Bargemone, showing citrus and red berry esters with a clean, mineral finish and stainless-steel vinification preserving freshness.
🧠 Tasting profile
This is a classic Provence-style rosé from Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence—lean, aromatic, and very food-friendly.
Aromatics (nose): Grapefruit, nectarine, citrus blossom, light floral tones and white flowers
Palate: Crisp red fruits (strawberry, red currant), bright acidity, dry (very low residual sugar), subtle herbal/bergamot finish
Structure: Light–medium body, high freshness, clean, refreshing finish
👉 In sommelier terms: an acid-driven, citrus-forward rosé with moderate aromatic intensity and a saline/mineral edge typical of Provence terroir.
🍽️ Food pairing
This wine is built around freshness + acidity, so it works best with:
Light textures, Mediterranean flavors, acidity or herbal elements in the dish
Avoid heavy cream sauces or rich red meats—they’ll overwhelm it.
🍴 Best food pairings
🥗 Fresh & light starters: Ceviche (perfect match: acidity mirrors citrus), Carpaccio (beef or fish), Tomato tart / burrata with tomatoes, Crisp salads with vinaigrette
🐟 Seafood & grilled fish: Grilled sea bass, dorade, or salmon, Shrimp / gambas / seafood tapas, Light seafood starters
🌿 Mediterranean & vegetable dishes: Ratatouille, Tapenade & olives, Grilled vegetables, Provençal-style dishes
🍗 Light meats & casual dishes: Grilled chicken, Charcuterie boards, Light BBQ (chicken, skewers—not heavy ribs), Tapas
📍 Origin & classification
Appellation: Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence AOP
Region: Provence, south of France
Estate: Château de Bargemone
Style: Dry rosé (Provence typicity)
🍇 Grape composition
Grenache — primary structure & red fruit
Cinsault — finesse, aromatics
Syrah — color depth, spice
Cabernet Sauvignon — backbone & slight tannic grip
⚙️ Viticulture
Farming: organic
Soils: Limestone + clay (key for freshness and minerality)
Climate: Mediterranean
Hot, dry summers - Mistral wind → disease control & concentration
🏗️ Vinification (winemaking)
Harvest: Night or early morning (preserve aromatics)
Pressing: Direct pressing (minimal skin contact → pale color)
Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks
Temperature-controlled (~14–18°C)
Malolactic fermentation: Usually blocked ❌ (to preserve acidity)
Aging: Short aging on fine lees
No oak (pure fruit expression)
🧪 Analytical profile
Alcohol: ~12.5–13% ABV
pH: ~3.2–3.4
Total acidity: ~5.5–6.5 g/L (tartaric)
Residual sugar: < 2 g/L (dry)
🧱 Structure & sensory metrics
Body: Light to medium
Acidity: Medium+ to high
Tannin: Very low (but slight phenolic grip possible from Cabernet/Syrah)
Finish: Clean, dry, slightly saline
⏳ Aging potential
Optimal window: 1–3 years
Designed for freshness—not long-term cellaring