The Guillaume & Virginie Philip wine estate is run by Guillaume and his
wife Virginie Philip. In 2007, they produced their first wine, the now
coveted MIP rosé. The vineyards are located at the foot of Mount Sainte Victoire in the Provençal commune of Puyloubier. The soil surrounding the
estate consists of clay, loam, sand, and stones, an ideal composition for the
production of flavorful and aromatic rosé wines. The vineyards primarily plant Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, and Rolle (Vermentino). Each plot
is vinified separately to allow for the perfect vinification method for each soil type. Due to the warm and dry climate, diseases are rare in the
vineyards, and the use of pesticides is therefore minimal. This environmentally friendly approach naturally has a positive effect
on the wines, which are fruit-rich, elegantly spicy, floral, and above all
deliciously pure.
CLIMATE & TERROIR: A subtropical climate with warm summers
and relatively mild winters. The terroir features calcareous sandy and red
clay soil, full of stones.
WINIFICATION: Cold maceration before fermentation. Gentle maceration to extract
the most tempered tannins. Nine months
of aging in French oak.
GRAPES: Syrah (80%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%)
ALCOHOL: 14.50%
NOIS & TASTE: The powerful nose is dominated by notes
of jammy red fruits mixed with bitter roasted nuts. The
palate is full of finesse, with the same aromatic notes as the nose
and a lingering finish.
SERVING SUGGESTION: Ideal with almost all Provençal
cuisine, red meat, game, and cheese. FACT: Winemaker Guillaume Philip's nickname is "wine alchemist" because he transforms ordinary products into something truly special.
| Alcohol: | 14.5% |
| Volume: | 75cl |
