Mas de Cadenet - 'Sainte Victoire' - Rosé of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah - Provence, FR - 2024

Notes from the Winery/Importer

Sainte-Victoire is one of the new crus in Provence, with only 24 winemakers. Due to the special terroir and micro-climate of this area, Mas de Cadenet has more persistence and structure than a typical Provençal rosé. Cadenet employs traditional methods: free-run juice is drawn off as soon as the soft pink color begins to show during a cold maceration. 45% Grenache, 45% Cinsault, 10% Syrah.Refined, fresh, and well-balanced with an elegant fruit and beautiful hue. Certified organic.

Notes on the Producer

The Negrel family has farmed the Mas de Cadenet for the last 200 years; organically for the last 35. The 40ha domaine lies just under the stunning Sainte-Victoire mountain made famous by the painter Paul Cézanne. The limestone chain, rising 3000ft above an ocean of vineyards, rarely spreads its precious broken down rocks but here gives Mas de Cadenet its edge, its distinctive cut, its personality. Guy Negrel, a founding father of the sub-appellation system in Provence has been joined by his children Maud and Matthieu whose expertise in the pristine cellar is considered benchmark by many.