CHATEAU D’ASTROS
Côtes de Provence
ROSÉ 2011
History:
The Maurel family owns the Château
d’Astros since 1802. Seven generations of
vine growers follow one another. The
eighth and ninth generations are currently
present to perpetuate traditions.
Soil :
The dry, chalky and stony slopes give the
grape its concentration of powerful and
complex aromas.
Blend :
Grenache 60%, Cinsault 20%, Rolle
10%, Cabernet-Sauvignon 5% et Syrah
5%.
After their arrival in the cellar, grapes
undergo skin maceration in order to
extract aromatic characters of the
different varieties. Syrah only is directly
pressed.
After the “saignée” the grapes are then
gently pressed. After the settling of juice,
alcoholic fermentation takes place slowly
during 15 to 20 days at a temperature
which is maintained at 17°C maximum.
Tasting :
Robe: Pale. Salmon pink. Brilliance.
The nose is very aromatic: aromas of
grapefruit and exotic fruits.
La bouche, riche, élégante et concentrée.
In mouth, the wine is round, aromatic and
well-balanced.
To be served between 6 and 8° C
CHATEAUX D’ASTROS
Tél. : 04 94 99 73 00 – Fax. : 04 94 73 00 18
www.astros.fr