Description
Wine of France
In the Esclans Valley angels whisper. If you drink this wine, you might hear them. If by chance you visit us, you might see them.
Sacha Alexis Lichine
Dietary Information
Allergy Advice
Contains Sulphites
Manufacturer
Bottled by:
Caves d'Esclans Négociant-Vinificateur,
À F-83920 La Motte,
France.
Country of Origin
Country of origin: France
Packaging
Bottle
Alcohol
Alcohol by volume: 13%
Alcoholic content: 4.9 units
Agent: Moet Hennessy UK Limited
Grape variety: Grenache, Cinsault, Rolle, Shiraz/Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Tibouren
Producer: Caves d'Esclans
Winemaker: Caves d'Esclans
Wine colour: Rosé
Type of closure: Screwcap
Storage instructions: This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 3 years
History: The first traces of the Chateau's site date back to Gaullist times. The Chateau's cellar structure or foundation housed an original Chateau tha was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard de Villeneuve, in 1201. The current château, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century. This estate is in the heart of the Esclans valley and has had many owners over the years, but what would change its destiny was the arrival of Sacha Lichine in 2006.
Regional information: Located in the heart of Côtes de Provence, 40 kilometers north of the coast above Saint-Tropez (up in the rocky limestone hillsides of the valley of Esclans away from the sandy flatlands). Today, Château D'Esclans consists of 140 hectares of vineyards Primary grapes: Grenache: Red berry fruit / roundness / elegance / structure Rolle (Vermentino): Floral / aromatic / length / mouthfeel(producing estate vineyard and bottled rosés). The total property has 427 hectares.
Vinification: Mechanical harvest. Grapes are destemmed, sorted by optical sorting, cooled at around 8°C, and pressed Must are settled 24 hours before racking. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 16°C with Saccharomyces cerevisiae Stabilization at 10°C before racking.