Domaine de Leos : Cuvée Augusta 2025

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of the "Cuvée Augusta" 2025 from Domaine de Leos

Tasting

Color
Revealing a pale pink hue with bright highlights, the appearance evokes the delicacy of a rose petal. This translucent, luminous color reflects careful winemaking and controlled extraction.

Nose
The bouquet seduces with its elegance and freshness. It reveals a harmony blending floral notes of blue iris and lily of the valley, accompanied by aromas of stone fruit and red berries. With aeration, more complex nuances of blackberry, kumquat, and mandarin gradually emerge.

Palate
The attack is clean and well-defined. The palate expresses a perfect balance between freshness and roundness, with a silky, subtly structured texture. The floral and stone fruit aromas encountered on the nose carry through, joined by notes of redcurrant and cranberry that bring liveliness and precision. The finish stands out for its remarkable length and lingering sweetness.

Food and wine pairing
As an aperitif, the "Cuvée Augusta" 2025 pairs beautifully with tapenade, fresh goat cheese, or beef carpaccio. At the table, this gastronomic rosé matches perfectly with Mediterranean dishes: grilled or poached white fish, seafood, shellfish, oysters, roasted white meats, duck breast, or lamb with Provençal herbs. Dishes featuring fresh tomatoes and ceviche also make excellent pairings.

Service and storage
This wine is best enjoyed at a temperature between 8 and 10°C.

A refined, gastronomic Provence rosé from Domaine de Leos

The estate
Founded in 2007 by Patrick Bruel, Domaine de Leos spans more than forty hectares at the heart of the golden triangle of historic Provence, on the Plateau de Margoye in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. Left untouched by any chemical treatment for more than fifty years before its acquisition, the estate underwent a complete restructuring over more than a decade. Now led by Patrick Bruel with the support of Marie Barbé for agricultural operations and Aurélien d'Arzac for business development, the estate produces award-winning olive oils, exceptional wines, and gourmet products. Certified HVE3 and in conversion to organic farming since 2022, Domaine de Leos embodies a contemporary vision of Provençal excellence, combining environmental responsibility with a pursuit of quality. Its wine production stems from a partnership with Nicolas Jaboulet and his Maison & Domaines Les Alexandrins, formalized in 2022.

The vineyard
The "Cuvée Augusta" rosé comes from a blend of three distinct terroirs in Provence. The vines located in the Ventoux bring freshness and liveliness, those of the Luberon lend aromatic precision, while the plots in the Alpilles contribute concentration and richness. Since 2025, the estate has also cultivated vineyards in Cotignac, at the heart of Provence Verte, dedicated to producing rosés under the Côtes de Provence appellation. The shallow, limestone and stony soils encourage deep root growth in the vines and concentrate the aromas. The vineyard is farmed according to organic principles, without the use of synthetic chemical products. This cuvée is classified under IGP Méditerranée.

The vintage
The 2025 vintage follows a year marked by contrasting weather conditions in Provence. The growing season saw episodes of frost in May, hail in July, and a cool, slightly rainy September. These challenging conditions called for constant vigilance in the vineyards, but ultimately favored the preservation of natural acidity and the development of precise, delicate aromas. The cool temperatures also contributed to particularly pale-colored rosés, a reflection of controlled extraction and preserved aromatic freshness.

Winemaking and aging
The "Cuvée Augusta" 2025 is crafted using a rigorous method that favors finesse and elegance. The grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness, then vinified plot by plot. Winemaking takes place in temperature-controlled tanks with precise monitoring to preserve the delicate aromas. The final blend is carefully crafted to harmonize the contributions of each terroir and create a perfect balance between freshness, structure, and aromatic complexity. This cuvée is the result of a collaboration between Domaine de Leos and Nicolas Jaboulet of Maison & Domaines Les Alexandrins.

Grape Varieties
Grenache Noir, Rolle (Vermentino), Cinsault.