Aimé Roquesante

These wines are made in the foothills of the Massif des Maures, its roots firmly in the classic traditions of Southern French wines. From this very special setting in the commune of Vidauban, the wines reflect all the rich nuances of their terroir. The soils here are exceptionally free-draining, and enjoy the dry, protective influence of the Mistral wind. As they develop here in the shelter of the Argens Valley, the region’s classic grape varietals revel in the warm, sunny Mediterranean climate.

Sauvignon Blanc

TERROIR AND WINEMAKING
Varietals – 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Soil – Sandy soil on one part of the vineyard and clay limestone on the other part.
Winemaking – Chilling of the harvested grapes and protection from oxidation. Direct pressing, followed by a low temperature static settling. Fermentation is carried out between 60 °- 64° in order to bring out the wine’s exotic aromas.

TASTING NOTES
“Aimé Roquesante offers a clean, crisp, and elegantly styled Sauvignon Blanc. Incredibly fresh and subtle, with lingering citrus aromas with a light acidity on the finish”
Color – Pale, fresh lemon gold
Nose – Intense and fresh with citrus and tropical fruit notes (mango, passion fruit, pineapple)
Palate – Floral, crisp, with notes of pineapple and mango
Food Pairing – Pairs especially well with seafood, oysters, summer salads and desserts.
Serve at 50°F

Rosé de Provence

TERROIR AND WINEMAKING
Varietals – 45% Grenache, 26% Cinsault, 15% Syrah, 10% Carignan, 4% Mourvèdre
Soil – Silty clay soil and sandy soil with layers of schistose rocks.
Winemaking – Direct pressing and cool (50°C) settling for 48 hours. Slow fermentation at low temperature (62°F) in stainless steel tank

TASTING NOTES
“Aimé Roquesante offers us this clean, crisp, and elegantly styled Rosé de Provence. Incredibly fresh and subtle, with red & citrus fruit notes and a light acidity on the finish.”
Color – Pale salmon color, with silver highlights.
Nose – Powerful nose, with crushed strawberry and citrus fruit aromas.
Palate – Ample, rich, with flavors of red fruit supported by a light acidity.
Food Pairing – Pairs especially well with grilled meats, fish and summer salads.
Serve at 50°F