Echappée Belle 2019
France, Côtes de Provence AOC
Cinsault, Syrah, Rolle
Description
Clear and bright colour. Intense aromas of flowers and exotics fruits seduce the nose. The mouth is fresh and become more complex with the appearance of yellow flesh fruits aromas. A lively wine best served at 10°C.
Awards
14 pts Bettane and Desseauve
87 pts Wine Enthusiast Points
Certificates
Alcohol
12.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
Picking of the grapes at rising maturity. Night harvest (must at 10°C). Destemming, crushing of the berries and pressing. Low temperature alcoholic fermentation (18°C). Blending of the grape varieties.
Vineyard
The Mas de Cadenet is owned by Négrel Family since 1813. Located in a breathtaking landscape, the Estate is run by Guy, Maud and Matthieu Négrel.
The vineyard is on a south facing plateau, 250 meters above sea. It consists of 60 hectares (150 continuous acres) of single vineyard classified AOP Côtes de Provence and Cru Sainte-Victoire. In addition, 20 hectares of cereals and woods contribute to preserving the biodiversity of the site.
The family strongly believes that organic farming is the best way to express the minerality and terroir nuances. It is also an ethic based on the respect of the work accomplished by the ancestors, and on the love for future generations who will continue. The concept of family estate comes into its own: “We do not inherit the earth from our parents; we borrow it from our children”.
The Estate produces 70% of rosé, 20% of red and 10% of white wines based on Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Vermentino grape varieties. The average year of vines is 35 years old; it ensures a global yield naturally low (45hl/ha on average).
TERROIR PROFILE
A Northern microclimate: - Protected from sea influences, warm days and cold nights It brings freshness to the wine. - The driest area of the Côtes de Provence It brings concentration to the wine. - High exposure to the dry Mistral wind It brings healthy grapes and gives concentration to the wine. - South exposition It brings concentration and maturity to the wine.
Rocky soil of the Sainte-Victoire Mountain: - 250 meters above sea level It brings freshness to the wine. - Predominantly limestone soils It brings minerality to the wine with tension, smoky notes expression. - Predominantly clay soils It brings volume and lightness to the wine.
This typicality allows to obtain wines with a beautiful concentration and freshness.
