Couleur de Rosé

Winemaker Domaine de Castelnau on the winery

“We are Domaine de Castelnau, based near Pézenas in the Languedoc in southern France. In our historic estate, we combine the region’s rich winemaking heritage with modern cellar techniques. We work with a range of grape varieties and vineyard sites, aiming to express the Mediterranean character of our surroundings. We pay close attention to harvest timing and careful winemaking. Through our approachable wines, we want to show that southern France is about more than sunshine and ripe fruit: it can also offer freshness, balance and finesse.”

And on Languedoc, France

“Our Couleur de Rosé comes from the Pays d’Oc, where the Mediterranean sunshine allows the grapes to ripen beautifully. The clay-limestone soils around our estate contribute to the wine’s character. We use local red grape varieties and harvest at night, when temperatures are lower, to preserve their fresh aromas. After gentle pressing, the must ferments at a controlled temperature in stainless-steel tanks. The wine also matures in stainless steel, keeping the fruit at the forefront. It has a pale salmon-pink colour and inviting aromas of strawberry, raspberry and ripe peach. The palate is juicy and refreshing, with subtle spice and a soft, fruity finish.”