Chateau La Vernede Rose 2020
Type: Rose
Country: France
Region: Languedoc
Grape Variety: Syrah, Cinsault
Viticulture: Certified Organic
Climate: Warm Mediterranean climate
Terroir: Vines, planted in 2017, grow on clay and calcareous soil located in the heart of the pine forests
Winemaking: The grapes are harvested and pressed, after which the alcoholic fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature and the wine matures in stainless steel tanks for three months
Color: Light clear pink
Nose: Aromas of floral, small red fruits (redcurrant), pink grapefruit
Palate: On the palate, the wine is both mild and fresh. It blooms elegantly on the palate with a fine balance
About the Winery:
Handed down from generation to generation for over 100 years, today the Château de La Vernède belongs to the Ribet family. Jean-Marc, who is in charge, is the great-great-grandson of Henri Calvet, himself a descendant of the first painter of King Louis XIV. Jean-Marc Ribet carries out his work at the heart of the estate with passion and pride. Over the last 20 years, significant efforts and investments have been devoted to the improvement of the quality of the wines, both in the winery and on the land.
The La Vernède vineyard alone covers more than 40% of the Coteaux du Languedoc AOP. The vineyard is planted on clay and limestone soils, between scrubland pinewoods, on the most exposed hillsides. The AOP grade varieties have been through a rigorous selection process: Syrah (Shiraz), Grenache noir, Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Carignan chosen for red wines; Grenache blanc and Roussane for the whites. Today, the vineyard is orientated towards organic farming, avoiding the use of chemical fertilisers, herbicides and synthetic pesticides.
