Mirabeau Etoile Rosé Côtes de Provence 2022
Elegant and pale, with notes of papaya and clementine layered with delicate spice and garrigue herbs lead to a textured and layered palate with complexity, freshness and refined minerality on the finish.
The grapes are sourced predominantly from the famed higher elevation vine growing areas below the Mont Aurélien in the Bouches-du-Rhône. The microclimate, with its diurnal temperature shifts and cool night temperatures, imparts the fruit with minerality and natural freshness. The poor limestone soils contribute to the elegance and aromatic profile of the fruit. Complementary blending elements are added from the best parcels of the area around Notre-Dame des Anges, with sandstone and schist soils, where the maritime and continental climates converge imparting the fruit with aromatic complexity and length. The vineyards are sustainably cultivated to promote soil and vine health and biodiversity.
The grapes were harvested at night to retain freshness and the aromatic profile followed by gentle direct pressing and partial maceration on the lees, known as stabulation. Temperature-controlled fermentation took place with selected yeasts in neutral vessels to retain the purity of fruit. Throughout the winemaking process the wines were protected with inert gas to preserve the freshness and aromatics. 5% of this cuvée was matured in French and Austrian new oak for seven months to impart delicate complexity.
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Alcoholic strength | 13% |
| Country | France |
| Region | Provence |
| Subregion | Côtes de Provence |
| Grapes | Grenache 55%, Cinsault 19%, Syrah 18%, Carignan 3%, Other Varieties 3%, Rolle 2% |
| Residual sugar (g/l) | 1 |
| Dry/Sweet value | 1 |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Diam |
After years of dreaming, Jeany and Stephen made the decision to leave the leafy suburbs of South London behind in exchange for the blue skies and sunshine of Provence. Armed with big ambitions to make a world-class rosé wine, and willing to challenge established wisdom, they founded Maison Mirabeau. They embarked upon the ultimate family adventure and created one of the world’s most loved brands of rosé. Over the past 11 years, their close relationships with growers have allowed access to over 2,000 hectares of premium Provence vineyards, from which talented winemaker Guillaume Cordonis skilfully blends distinguished, rosé wines. With sustainability at the heart of everything they do, Maison Mirabeau is a Certified B Corp. Their wines capture the joie de vivre and elegance of the French Riviera, while conveying the quality, terroir and unique heritage of Provence.
