Château Pas du Cerf - Côtes de Provence 2023
Vineyard Story
The history of Château Pas du Cerf began in 1848 when the first harvests of the estate were vinified in the family home. Since then, the culture of wine and love of the land has been passed down from generation to generation. The Gualtieri family is the 8th generation of winegrowers to bring this precious domain to life.
Rare as it is for a wine estate to be passed down through the generations, it is even rarer for it to be managed by 3 women - the Gualtieri family sisters : Aurore, Diane, and Marion.
Talented and passionate, demanding on selection of grape varieties and uncompromising on their blend, they impose their style in the world of wine.
As icons of female success in the production of great wines, Aurore, Diane and Marion produce wine reflecting their own qualities of character and elegance.
Since 2018, all the estate's parcels have been cultivated using organic farming practices. All Côtes de Provence wines are certified by the ECOCERT organization.
Château Pas du Cerf holds a High Environmental Value (HVE) Level 3 certification, the highest level awarded by the National Environmental Certification Commission (CNCE).
Appellation Côtes de Provence
The AOP covers a vast area of approximately 20,000 hectares, spanning several departments: Var, part of the Alpes-Maritimes, and the Bouches-du-Rhône.
The Mediterranean climate is ideal for viticulture, with plenty of sunshine, minimal rainfall, and the moderating influence of the sea on temperatures.
The main grape varieties are:
For rosés and reds: Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Tibouren.
For whites: Rolle (Vermentino), Ugni Blanc, Clairette, Sémillon.
Certain areas within the Côtes de Provence benefit from additional geographical designations that highlight local specificities:
- Sainte-Victoire
- Fréjus
- La Londe
- Pierrefeu
Tasting notes
APPEARANCE
Clarity: clear
Intensity: light
Colour: pale pink
NOSE
Condition: clean
Intensity: medium
Aroma: Primary. Grapefruit, peach, apricot, lemon, redcurrant, strawberry, blossom.
PALATE
Sweetness: dry
Acidity: high
Alcohol: medium
Body: medium
Flavour intensity: medium -
Flavour characteristics:
Primary. It has flavours of grapefruit, peach, apricot, lemon, redcurrant, strawberry, blossom.
Finish: medium
CONCLUSION
Quality level: good
Grape varieties: Grenache 70%, Mourvèdre 15%, Cinsault 15%
Service Temperature: 8° to 10°C
Ageing potential: To drink now.
Food & Wine Pairings: Lamb chop, stuffed tomatoes, Thai salad, pieds paquets (local dish from Provence)