Rosés
Mourvèdre rosé
Said to be of Spanish origin, Mourvèdre migrated to France in the Middle Ages where it thrived in the coastal Mediterranean climate.
Grape variety
100% Mourvèdre
Terroir(s)
See the interactive terroirs mapThe grapes that go into the production of this Mourvèdre rosé hail from two terroirs: the calcareous clay soils and dry, sunny climate in the environs of Narbonne yield rich wines boasting gorgeous aromas and flavours of red fruit, while the diverse soil profiles of the Aude River plain (calcareous clay, rounded stones, sandstone, limestone, marls) combined with a hot, dry climate lend structure and tautness to the wine.
Vinification
The grapes are pressed quickly after being harvested to keep colour extraction to a minimum. Thorough cold settling of the must for 48 hours sets the colour and tannins. Fermentation lasts 1 month, after which the wine is aged in stainless steel for 3 months, with no exposure to the air.
Tasting
Les Jamelles Mourvèdre rosé is very light peach in colour. The nose is expressive, intense and fresh with aromas of peach, citrus, herbs (pepper, juniper, thyme, peppermint) and floral nuances.
Food & Wine
Serve between 8° and 10°C as an aperitif with antipasti, tapas (salt cod, vegetable or prawn fritters, octopus salad), or with a vegetable tian or terrine, Provencal style cod. Or why not with fish or steak grilled on the barbecue?