Domaine de Rimauresq Cru Classé Blanc

Region

Provence, France

Producer:

Domaine de Rimauresq

Grapes:

Vermentino/Rolle

Wine Description:

A pronounced herbaceous character on the nose followed by fennel and thyme, citrus flesh and a lovely lift. Elegant and medium bodied with a gentle creaminess and a pleasing acidic textural element. Classy with a long finish.

Producer Description

Named after the 'Real Mauresque' river which runs through the Domaine, this forward-thinking winery is one of the select group of Côtes de Provence vineyards awarded Cru Classé status in 1955. This classification mirrors that of the great Bordeaux châteaux and is based upon the quality of the wines and the heritage of the properties.

Winemaker Pierre Duffort produces a collection of elegant and characterful wines from 57 hectares of prime vineyards. The vines have an average age of 40 years (the oldest being planted in 1930), and they are planted on three very diverse terroirs (schist, pink sandstone and galets roulés).

Within the appellation, the micro climate at Rimauresq is unique. Just 35km from the coast, at an altitude of between 140 to 190 metres, the north-west oriented vineyards lie in the foothills of the Maures Massif and benefit from the cooling Mistral winds. Shade from the harsh Mediterranean sun is provided by the Notre Dame des Anges mountain, allowing a longer ripening period and better fruit development in the crucial weeks prior to harvest.