La Source Gabriel
Rosé 2020
Côtes de Provence
La Source Gabriel is a family partnership between Régine Sumeire and her nephew Roger Blanc-Sumeire. The Sumeire family has owned Domaine Font-Freye since 1933, and acquired the adjourning Château la Tour de l’Evêque in 1958. The estates are located in the picturesque village of Pierrefeu-du-Var.
This wine is a tribute to Régine’s grandfather, Gabriel Sumeire. As legend has it, he ended a centuries long curse when he purchased Château la Tour de l’Evêque. As visitors approach the estate, they are welcomed by an ancient fountain, adorned by two stone dolphins. The fountain, and the entire estate for that matter, was completely dry. Many centuries ago, the lady of the manor is said to have poisoned the well with her tears when her husband left for the crusades. When Gabriel bought the estate, he linked it with the abundant spring at the neighboring Font-Freye. The new source revitalized the property, and Le Source Gabriel is a tribute to that vision and innovation.
Vineyard
Produced from grapes cultivated and vinified by Roger Blanc Sumeire, nephew of Régine Sumeire, in Pierrefeu du Var, in the family estate of Font-Freye, in front of the Château La Tour de l’Evêque. The vines are cultivated in integrated farm way. Traditional farming: soil is both mechanically and manually worked, using plough. The final blend consists of 50% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, 10% Syrah, and 10% Rolle.
Winemaking
Harvest of the grapes at their technical maturity. Direct pressing in a pneumatic press. Alcoholic fermentation between 2-3 weeks in concrete tanks at regulated temperature. No malolactic fermentation. Light filtration before bottling. Storage in air-conditioned cellars.
Tasting Note
This delicate wine should be drunk around 14°c. Pale salmon pink. The nose is clean, pronounced, showing primary fruit such as strawberry, peach on floral background, with citrus hints. A joyous wine with ripe, though fresh, intense aromas. Dry, with supple medium acidity, the wine offers a light “tannic” touch that brings structure to the palate, otherwise silky and generous. The flavor intensity is expressive, with creamy strawberry and spicy notes. Drink youthful, paired with scallops, grapefruit and peach salad or chicken liver terrine.
Color
Rose
Grape Varieties
Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah
Appellation
Côtes de Provence
