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DOMAINE DE LA GRANDE BAUQUIÈRE, France

The Sainte Victoire Mountains, a bright white line of rocks that served as inspiration to the Impressionist painters Van Gogh and Cézanne as well as many others, slices through the sky, protecting this domaine from the worst ravages of the northerly Mistral wind.

The 80ha domaine is also protected by rows of tall trees, while streams meander between them and through the vineyards – an idyllic landscape, full of biodiversity. This is reflected in the subtle, delicate wines – refined and full of vibrant red berry fruit with a harmonious elegant finish that rank as supreme examples of the classic Provençale style.

Viticulture

The exceptional terroir is set apart by its deep limestone and clay-sandstone soils from the Miocene era (also known as ‘safres’, or silt), as well as deep soils composed of ancient alluvial deposits with small stones, excellent for the production of great wines.

Winemaking

Harvested at night in order to preserve the primary aromas of the grape variety, then a reductive wine making process where the juice is protected from oxidation from the start, followed by pneumatic pressing with nitrogen. Selection of the pressed juices and cold settling for 48 hours. Temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation (16°) with no malolactic fermentation.

Highlights

Vineyards managed in a way to harness biodyversity and abundant wildlife.
Wines full of vibrant red berry fruit and supreme examples of the classic Provencal style.