Domaine Val de Caire


Growing Area
Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence
Proprietor
Véronique & Guillaume Reynier
Size
17 hectares
Farming Practice
Organic

wines

White

Varietal/Blend
Rolle (65%), Ugni Blanc (25%) and Grenache Blanc (10%)

Vineyard Area
From vines within the communes of Rognes and Lambesc northwest of Montagne Sainte-Victoire.

Soil
The soil is very calcareous (pH from 8.4 to 8.7) with two types that are often found in the same plot: clay-limestone conglomerates and sandy soils from sandstone rocks of marine origin.

Elevation
250 to 350 meters

Vinification
Harvest is carried out mostly at night to retain freshness. Grapes are de-stemmed and crushed. Rolle and Grenache macerate for 24 hours while Ugni Blanc is pressed directly. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks and malolactic fermentation blocked.

Maturation
7 months in stainless steel


Marketing Materials:

Red

Varietal/Blend
Syrah (40%), Grenache (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (15%) and Counoise (5%)

Vineyard Area
From vines within the communes of Rognes and Lambesc northwest of Montagne Sainte-Victoire.

Soil
The soil is very calcareous (pH from 8.4 to 8.7) with two types that are often found in the same plot: clay-limestone conglomerates and sandy soils from sandstone rocks of marine origin.

Elevation
250 to 350 meters

Vinification
Fermentation with indigenous yeast. 25-day maceration with daily punching down and light pumping over.

Maturation
7 months in stainless steel


Marketing Materials:

Rosé

Varietal/Blend
Grenache (90%), Counoise (10%)

Vineyard Area
From vines within the communes of Rognes and Lambesc northwest of Montagne Sainte-Victoire.

Soil
The soil is very calcareous (pH from 8.4 to 8.7) with two types that are often found in the same plot: clay-limestone conglomerates and sandy soils from sandstone rocks of marine origin.

Elevation
250 to 350 meters

Vinification
Grapes are de-stemmed and crushed before a combination of 60% direct pressing and 40% skin contact. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel and malolactic fermentation is blocked.

Maturation
7 months in stainless steel


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