Winemaker Notes
Chateau Pigoudet produces rosé wines from Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Cinsault–vines that benefit from the clay and chalk soils of Pigoudet–Chateau Pigoudet possesses the idea climate that allows the grapes to gradually ripen so that they produce refreshing and aromatic wines.
Vinifying their rosé wines via direct press, Chateau Pigoudet uses natural yeast on fruit from 35-year-old vines that are sustainably farmed.
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Wine & Spirits
The vineyards of Château Pigoudet sit at about 1,300 feet, well inland from the sea, in the foothills of the Alpes de Haute-Provence. This is a blend of equal parts Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Cabernet Cauvignon grown at 1,300 feet in altitude. It’s pale and silky, with honeysuckle aromas, juicy pear and melon flavors, and acidity to keep it buoyant— refreshing on a warm evening.
Whether it’s playful and fun or savory and serious, most rosé today is not your grandmother’s White Zinfandel, though that category remains strong. Pink wine has recently become quite trendy, and this time around it’s commonly quite dry. Since the pigment in red wines comes from keeping fermenting juice in contact with the grape skins for an extended period, it follows that a pink wine can be made using just a brief period of skin contact—usually just a couple of days. The resulting color depends on grape variety and winemaking style, ranging from pale salmon to deep magenta.
A fantastic source of dry rosés from the usual red Rhône varieties, Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence is a coastal, hilly region whose variations in elevations and microclimates make it ideal for viticulture. Red and a small amount of white wines, also made from Rhône grape varieties, are found here as well.