AIX Provence Rosé 2022 (France)

AIX Provence Rosé 2022 (France)Dry style Grapefruit Fresh stone fruit Round & creamy "Bright, fresh, fruity, classic and delicious. A wine that delivers on consistency and quality with aromas and flavours of fresh red cherry and yellow plum, theres moments of red apple and saffron, orange and rose. A touch of minerality and white spice adds complexity and detail. Well made, just dry and ready to drink from 2023 through end of summer 2025" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Jul 2023

• Dry style
• Grapefruit
• Fresh stone fruit
• Round & creamy

"Bright, fresh, fruity, classic and delicious. A wine that delivers on consistency and quality with aromas and flavours of fresh red cherry and yellow plum, there’s moments of red apple and saffron, orange and rose. A touch of minerality and white spice adds complexity and detail. Well made, just dry and ready to drink from 2023 through end of summer 2025" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Jul 2023

"A medium-bodied fruity rose, with lots of peach, melon and grapefruit aromas. Round and creamy with a velvety finish. Drink now" James Suckling, Jamessuckling.com, Jun 2023

We knew the heat would affect both potential aroma and acidity, so these were our key focus points at both harvest and later in the cellar. Our harvest timing was essential in retaining freshness, and an extra gentle winemaking approach at every point ensured the classic bright red fruit characteristics AIX is renowned for. A bright, joyous, pale pink colour in the glass. A swirl lifts the intense nose of fresh peach juice, raspberries, and white floral blossom to the fore. Fresh stone fruit, raspberries, and the classic cranberry tang lead the palate and balance the fine acid tension. The AIX Rosé 2022 finishes with a refreshingly long, dry, and balanced mineral line. A wine that exceeded our expectations and one we are intensely proud to share with our global wine family.

The 2022 vintage paints a picture of the future Provencal climate and how our sustainability practices will define the future of wine growing in the region. 2022 was the driest year in France since records began 500 years ago. Thankfully our high elevation and sustainable wine-growing practices mitigated much of the impact. The team at Maison Saint Aix has not only been managing a hot vintage but also the challenges of global freight issues and shortages in the supply chain, especially in getting sufficient access to our famed bottles and dry goods. Despite these challenges, the team is incredibly excited to share the 2022 vintage with our global community and how the spirit of Maison Saint Aix has overcome an uncertain year.

The hot weather conditions throughout the year led to an earlier harvest than last year. The 2022 harvest officially started at Domaine de la Grande Séouve on the 5th of September. Selected parcels of Grenache were picked first followed by the gathering of Syrah and Cinsault. Fortunately, the weather conditions during the harvest were ideal with cooler nights, and the Mistral wind concentrating flavours and acidity, allowing for multiple picks and ensuring each variety and plot was picked at optimal ripeness. Harvest took 3 weeks to bring in all the grapes from our 75-hectare Domaine with vintage finishing on the 24th of September. Thanks to the altitude of our Domaine, (Maison Saint Aix is one of the highest in the region) and intensive soil management practices, this year's grapes show good acidity and are well-balanced despite the dryness. Yields are slightly lower than in previous years however, the quality is once again outstanding. A testament to our sustainable growing philosophy.