DOMAINE CEZANNE 2017

HISTORY WINEMAKING Saint-Tropez is a legendary location on the The wine is made with a studied blend of Mediterranean French Riviera, synonymous from different plots. The fruit is picked with luxury and celebrity. Founded in 1908, only when it reaches just the right degree Vignobles de Saint-Tropez is located in the of ripeness in late August. The grapes are heart of the village and is owned and man- cooled down to a temperature of 5-8°C as aged by winegrowers who are mostly de- soon as they arrive at the cellar. Once the grapes are gently pressed, the must is pro- scendants of the founder families and who tected by low temperatures and a blanket of still bring their grapes to the winery. The nitrogen gas. After the must has been racked, team is led by David Bonnet, President and temperature-controlled alcoholic fermenta- 3rd generation grower of an 18ha estate and tion takes place for 3-4 weeks on the lees Alain Guichet, wine maker with over 25 vin- with regular stirring. tages experience across . VINTAGE REGION The began on Monday 21st of Au- AOP Côtes de Provence, France gust with the very local and old called Tibouren. Refering to the strong maritime in- VARIETAL fluence in St-Tropez with the sea breeze and 48%, 17%, Cinsault 11%, cooler nights, it is one week later when com- Carignan 11%, Calitor 9%, Mourvèdre 4% pared to most other Provence areas. With the lower , 4.5 t/ha, the grapes were very VINEYARDS ripe and healthy and the must were very con- Family Estate since six generations leaving in centrated. Saint-Tropez. Cezanne family name like the famous painter. No direct relationship even TASTING NOTES though many painters like Signac, Matisse, Beautiful pale lychee-pink robe. Intense nose Van Rysselberghe, Cross, Person have been with aromas of white fruits such as pear as attracted by the highly unusual light of Saint- well as white flowers such as peonies, hints Tropez. of spices, caramel and fresh mint. Round and full palate with a long and fresh aftertaste of WINEMAKER red and dried fruits. A generous texture and Alain Guichet a beautiful structure for this accessible wine.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION pH: 3.35 Total Acidity: 3.77 Residual Sugar: 0.23 Alcohol: 13.5% Production: 3,000 cases

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