Roseblood d'Estoublon
1489 Roseblood Rosé 2023
Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence
The name 1489 marks the year Château d’Estoublon was founded. This cuvée takes inspiration from the estate’s rose garden, where delicate blooms meet the intense Provençal sun. Made entirely from estate vineyards in AOP Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence, it comes from 50-year-old vines growing atop a volcanic crater, shaped by the cooling Mistral wind. A blend of Grenache and Syrah delivers roundness, power, and complexity. Presented in a custom bottle adorned with a rose, 1489 is a true haute-couture expression of Provence.
Vineyard
The vines are situated on the crater of Provence’s sole volcano, on parcels at altitudes exceeding 1,300 feet. Approximately 50 years old and benefit from the nurturing influence of the Mistral wind. Planted in clay-limestone and clay-limestone-marl soils, the Syrah plots contain fragments of basalt in their soil composition. With well-established roots, the vines express the purest terroir essence, resulting in limited yields and, consequently, a concentration and balance in the grapes.
Winemaking
The grapes are meticulously hand-harvested and sorted directly on the bunch, then sorted again upon arrival at the winery. The juice obtained from whole bunch pressing undergoes natural cold settling for 12 hours before the initial racking. Alcoholic fermentation employs both indigenous and selected yeast strains and takes place in stainless steel tanks, large-format vats, and 225L and 500L barrels, with 10% being new.
Vintage
2023 was a solar and graceful vintage, exhibiting a delightful aromatic expression with interplay of acidity and freshness.
TASTING NOTE
Bright, pale eau-de-rose with hints of vine peach. The nose reveals wild berries, raspberry, and spring flowers, with touches of vanilla and toast. The palate is generous, airy, and finely balanced, blending freshness and generosity.
FOOD PAIRING
Roasted pork, confit vegetables
Color
Rose
Blend %
80% Syrah, 20% Grenache Shiraz
Appellation
Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence
Farming
Organic
Alcohol
14%
Suggested Retail Price
$89.99
Reviews
Wine Spectator -
James Suckling - December 5, 2024 "A solid and well-crafted rosé, showcasing notes of apricots, red berries and some shaved wood, too. It’s medium-bodied with texture and volume. Round and focused with a flavorful finish."
Trade Materials
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1489 Roseblood Blanc
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1489 represents the year Château d’Estoublon was founded. It draws inspiration from the magnificent rose garden of Estoublon, where delicate roses meet the intense Provencal sun. Meticulously crafted Rolle grapes yield a balanced, expressive, luminous gold wine. It comes in a proprietary bottle adorned with a rose design, making it a haute-couture cuvée.
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