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Château de la Selve - Maguelonne 2020

Château de la Selve - Maguelonne 2020

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With its purity and freshness, Maguelonne has won over everyone who has tasted it and has become a must-have, blending the finesse of Provence wines with the aromatic richness of Rhône wines. It will surprise you with its lightness, its mineral profile, and its beautiful bottle. This versatile organic rosé will win over even the most skeptical. THE rosé you won’t want to miss!

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Estate

Château de la Selve

Vintage

Maguelonne

Vintage

2020

Designation

IGP Coteaux de l'Ardèche

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

40 % Cinsault, 30 % Grenache, 25 % Syrah, 5 % Viognier, âge moyen des vignes : 30 ans

Terroirs

Clay, weathered limestone, and small pebbles along the banks of the Chassezac River

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic farming

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

Direct pressing with separation of the lees, fermentation with native yeasts in small 50-hectoliter concrete tanks, unfined and lightly filtered

Livestock farming

4 months in concrete tanks on fine lees

Alcohol content

12,5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Light pink with a hint of salmon

Nose

Intense notes of red berries such as redcurrants, with floral and citrus notes; very light and airy

Palate

Red fruit, elegance, and a lovely texture: a rosé full of purity and freshness

Serve

At 10°-12°C

Drink before

2023

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with summer appetizers, cold cuts, vegetables with Provençal herbs, salads, and grilled dishes...

More information at Château de la Selve

More information at IGP Coteaux de l'Ardèche

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Winery rated 1 star (A high-quality, recommended wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))

About the estate:

In the heart of the Ardèche region, Benoît Chazallon and his wife Florence cultivate forty hectares of vineyards using organic farming methods. The estate grows a wide variety of grape varieties, all vinified using native yeasts, to produce several cuvées that are bottled unfiltered. We particularly enjoyed the wines from the Les Confidentielles range (Florence, L'Audacieuse, and Madame de), made exclusively from southern grape varieties.

Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated Estate Award-winning Wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the estate:

The medieval castle of La Selve began as a fortified house in the 13th century, then served as a hunting lodge for the Duke of Joyeuse, before becoming a winery (now 40 hectares, certified organic). Benoît Chazallon has been at the helm since 2002, taking over from his parents.

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Selected Winery (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the wineries listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)

About the estate:

On their vineyard in Vivarais—which they have completely renovated themselves—surrounding their family’s 13th-century fortified castle, Florence and Benoît Chazallon are passionately dedicated to producing French wines that proudly represent the Ardèche hillsides. The range is divided into two categories: Les Classiques, which are approachable and fruit-forward, and Les Confidentielles, more ambitious and structured red cuvées. La Revue du Vin de France named Château de la Selve its “Discovery of the Year” in 2012.

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