Château Gassier : Cuvée 946 2022

Characteristics and Tasting Recommendations for the Cuvée 946 2022 of Château Gassier

Tasting

Color
The color shows a clear and bright shade, animated by subtle peach-colored reflections.

Nose
The bouquet, both complex and refined, opens with fruity aromas combining small red berries and slightly candied citrus.

Palate
The attack is ample and silky. The palate seduces with its intensity and elegant texture, carried by delicate tannins. Gourmet notes of brioche, toasted almond, vanilla and red fruits enrich the ensemble.

Food and Wine Pairings

This grand rosé pairs exquisitely with scallop tartare, Mediterranean sea urchins, a fillet of sea bass, a creamy crayfish bisque with chives, or a strawberry carpaccio. Elegant pairings for a refined tasting.

Serving Temperature

Serve between 9 and 11°C to fully appreciate its freshness and aromatic complexity.

Cellaring Potential

To be enjoyed through to 2030, this cuvée reveals all its charm in its early years while offering excellent potential for development.

An Intense, Refined and Luminous Rosé from Provence

The Estate

Located in the heart of the Côtes de Provence appellation, Château Gassier stands out for its deep respect for the terroir and its constant pursuit of quality. Nestled at the foot of Montagne Sainte-Victoire, this family estate continues a know-how passed down from generation to generation. Thanks to an exceptional microclimate and sustainable viticulture, the estate manages to produce wines that fully express the richness of their origin.

The Terroir

The Cuvée 946 owes its name to the altitude (946 meters) of the western tip of the Croix de Provence. It comes from vineyards located on clay-limestone soils, emblematic of the Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire appellation, and offers a pure expression of the great terroirs of Provence.

Winemaking & Aging

The grapes, harvested at night to preserve their freshness, are destemmed then directly pressed for 2 to 3 hours. After a week of cold settling, the must is racked. Fermentation is carried out partly in concrete vats, the other part in Austrian demi-muids, in which the wine is then aged for 6 months, with twice-weekly bâtonnage.

Blend

Grenache, Syrah and Rolle.