Description
Côtes de Provence Rouge ‘Gueule de Loup’ Château de Roquefort 2020
Château de Roquefort, Roquefort-la-Bédoule, Côtes de Provence
“Raimond de Villeneuve makes dark brambly reds that explode with life and are wonderfully perfumed and wild with garrigue. His Corail, pale, fresh, and elegant, has been one of my favourites for several years.” Tamlyn Currin, Purple Pages of JancisRobinson.com July 2013
The flamboyant and eccentric Raimond de Villeneuve has propelled this 25 hectares estate to the very top echelon of Provençal wine domaines. Benefiting from an altitude of up to 390m and old vines averaging more than 35 years, with many well over 40 years of age, Raimond produces very fresh and precise wines with a real sense of personality and unique style. The terrain includes hillsides and plateaus, forming part of the Massif Sainte Baume, which rises up to over 1,000m. The proximity to the sea ensures a fine microclimate, protecting the vines from hail and excessive humidity. A follower of biodynamic methods for many years, he captures all the sun and scents of Provence, whilst still managing to achieve elegance and subtlety.
The wine is unfined and unfiltered.
The robe is deep and slightly violet. The nose is pure and dominated by notes of red fruit and red currant. Full and fresh on the palate
Grapes: 80% Grenache, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cinsault
Biodynamic
