2022 Chateau Les Mesclances Cotes de Provence La Londe Faustine Rose

This special cuvée comes from the steeper incline of the estate’s hillside which carries the rare appellation “Cotes de Provence La Londe,” where the vines are planted in soils containing a high concentration of quartz-rich, blue schist. Only 20 estates count La Londe in their holdings, as the appellation extends across 8 tiny villages in the immediate area. “Faustine” receives exceptional treatment during vinification with a full 15 hours of maceration for the 50% Grenache along with a saignée of the 50% Cinsault. Explosive aromas overlay a complex, noble structure with spellbinding texture that show clearly why this wine is a cut above the classic Cotes de Provence character. The interplay of Grenache and Cinsault is expressed through snappy red fruits and background notes of Mediterranean herbs.