Style: Rosé Wine

Producer: Peyrassol

Grapes: 40% Cinsault, 30% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Caladoc 

Where: Méditerranée IGP, Provence

Country: France

Taste: At first sight, the wine displays a pretty pale pink color with bluish highlights. The initial aromas evoke biting into a ripe peach, while a bouquet of white flowers scents the air. On the palate, citrus fruits reveal their sweet, fresh notes. The texture reminds one of an orange berlingot—particularly mouthwatering—leaving a pleasantly tangy sensation. 

Certified Organic

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Commanderie de Peyrassol is located in the foothills of the Massif des Maures mountain range, ten miles from the Mediterranean Sea, between Cannes and Marseille. Founded by the Knights Templar in 1204, Commanderie de Peyrassol has thrived as a sanctuary for gathering travelers, all the while holding true to its values of hospitality and conviviality. The estate consists of 1,000 hectares with 95 hectares planted to vineyards cultivated on dry, rocky clay and limestone soils. With effort from the current owner, Philippe Austury, to revitalize estate's centuries-old reputation, Peyrassol is now, more than ever, synonymous with great wines and celebrated generosity across the world.

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Commanderie de Peyrassol has broadened its offering using fruit from its IGP classified vineyard around the Coudonnier area and completed with sourcings from local partnerships. After destemming and a pneumatic pressing, the wine undergoes a 4-hour cold settling to remove the heavy lees, then is racked into stainless steel tank for the temperature-controlled fermentation. The wine has a short aging on fine lees before light filtration. An accessible blend in the true style of Provençal rosé. Winter 2024 brought frost and heavy rainfall (400+ mm), giving vines ample water reserves. Despite April’s cold snap during the grape setting, bunches developed with good aeration and health. Summer conditions in Provence were typically hot and dry, allowing for steady grape ripening without extreme weather events. Harvest started August 22nd with Tibourens and Syrahs for rosés. Under intense sun, stressed vines produced early juices with warm alcohol levels, balanced by citrus notes and bergamot aromas. September rainfall refreshed the vines, bringing new juice to the berries. The resulting profile shows freshness with floral and fruit notes. Late-harvested Cabernets completed this diverse vintage, promising complex and elegant wines.