Domaine Patrice Colin
Rosé
A true curator of the ampelographic heritage of the Vendômois, Patrice Colin heads this domain. The origin of the agricultural farm dates back to 1735. The estate today has 28 hectares of vines including 10 hectares in Pineau d’Aunis, 10 hectares in Chenin, 2.5 hectares of Pinot Noir, 2 hectares of Cabernet Franc, 2 hectares of Gamay and 1.5 hectares of Chardonnay.
The originality is brought by the Loire Valley flints and the clay-limestone subsoil. In addition the vineyard, being located in the contours of the Loire, benefits from a very favourable micro-climate with little rain and ideal sunshine thanks to a superb exposure.
| TECHNICAL INFO |
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| Appellation | Côteaux du Vendômois |
| VINEYARD | 25 hectares
All its typicity is uniquely expressed by its notes of peppery and saffron spices, brought by this molecule « the rotundone » with the highly intense concentration in Vendômois. |
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| VINES | 15-20 years old. The choice of working the soil has always been a reality on the estate in order to nourish the soil, aerate it and promote a vibrant microbial life.
Pursuing organic farming is a natural way to promote balance and plant diversity of the land. |
| HARVEST | Hand-picking |
| ŒNOLOGIST | Patrice Colin |
| VINIFICATION | The winemaking is non-interventionist, where the grapes are generally destemmed and sorted, fermentation occurs in stainless steel vats or in barrels thanks to their indigenous yeasts. Chaptalisation is banned no matter the year. |
| AGEING | In stainless steel vats. Bottling in mid-March for a better freshness. |
| PRODUCTION | 8,000 Bottles |
| ALCOHOL CONTENT | 12.5% vol. |
| CLOSURE TYPE | Cork |
| PACKAGING | - Cartons of 12 bottles
- Cartons of 6 bottles
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