BARTON & GUESTIER "TOURMALINE" ROSÉ COTES DE PROVENCE

Barton & Guestier Cotes de Provence “Tourmaline”, is a rose wine made in the South of France in the Cotes de Provence appellation. Its name come from the famous pink gemstone “Tourmaline”, this unique flask cradles our jewel from Cotes de Provence. The vineyard is growing in the heart of the region Provence, on the foothills of the Massif des Maures, a terroir bringing a unique minerality to the wine. This rose, is a refreshing and elegant wine with white-fleshed fruits aromas followed by floral notes of lily and citrus. It contains a low sugar content and reasonable alcohol level to maintain the freshness and authenticity of the appellation. It is vegan friendly wine. Additionally, it is important to mention that this wine is made by Veronique Florentin, our woman winemaker.

Tasting Notes

Pale shiny pink color. Seductive and delicate with ripe red berries and white flowers on the first and second nose. An explosion of fruit. Expressive on the palate with a nice freshness throughout the finish.

Vintage Notes

The 2022 vintage of this wine has a lively and fresh character, with bright fruit flavors and a crisp acidity.

Winemaking Notes

Destalked grapes – maceration period for a few hours – pressing – alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature (16-18°C / 60-65°F). Our steadfast commitment to high-quality wine gives a special care dedicated to the grapes after the picking to avoid oxygenation and to preserve a light pink colour.