Mirabeau La Reserve Rosé Côtes de Provence 2022
A gastronomic rosé with wild red fruits and floral notes layered with spice, roasted tones, butter and brioche on the mellow palate balanced by beautiful freshness.
The Domaine Mirabeau is situated in the Plaine des Maures which falls within the area that has a designated soil type within the Côtes de Provence Appellation, called ‘crystalline’. The soil composition is predominantly micro-schist and sand with some clay, sitting on bedrock of Permian (red) sandstone. Surrounded by the Plaines des Maures Nature Reserve, it boasts one of the most fascinating landscapes and biodiversity levels of the region. The secluded 20-hectare estate includes 14 hectares of vines and is surrounded by umbrella pines, cork oak trees and chestnut groves. Soil health is placed at the centre of everything they do at Domaine Mirabeau, which involves revitalisation of the soils through cover cropping and progressive elimination of ploughing, promoting biodiversity through planting trees, hedges and welcoming bees, alpacas, chickens and pigs to naturally fertilise the land and minimise external inputs.
The grapes were harvested at night. Gentle pressing took place in a non-oxidative environment, followed by temperature-controlled fermentation. Shortly after fermentation had started, a portion of the wine was transferred to barrels of varying size and toast levels, with regular bâtonnage lasting for six months, before being blended with elements resting in stainless steel.
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Alcoholic strength | 14% |
| Country | France |
| Region | Provence |
| Subregion | Côtes de Provence |
| Grapes | Grenache 46%, Rolle 28%, Cinsault 26% |
| Residual sugar (g/l) | 1 |
| Dry/Sweet value | 1 |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | Yes |
| 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.
