Owned by the Scottish Murray family since 2005, Château Routas is a green setting in the heart of Provence. Located in the heart of the Coteaux Varois en Provence appellation at an altitude of 250m, the vineyard benefits from a cold microclimate in winter and cool nights in summer. The cool terroir and the clay-limestone soils allow a slow maturation of the grapes to give balanced wines with beautiful aromatic freshness. The south-east to south-west exposure allows optimal phenolic maturity.

The 43-hectare vineyard, cultivated on hillsides and surrounded by 300 hectares of forest, is made up of Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah and old vines of Cabernet Sauvignon for the black grapes and Viognier and Chardonnay for the white grapes. The reasoned vineyard management, without the use of herbicides or pesticides, is intended to be respectful of the fauna and flora and of the exceptional natural resource that constitutes our estate.

The harvest is carried out early in the morning in order to limit the oxidation of aromas and the taking of colour. The vinification is technical, combining pellicular maceration, separation of juices to preserve freshness and cold stalling for more intense aromas.

Each parcel and each grape variety is fermented separately with a specific process in order to reveal the diversity of the terroirs of the estate. The wines are aged on fine lees with stirring (bâtonnage) to gain roundness. A meticulous blend reveals a synergy between the grape varieties.

Our rosé wine goes wonderfully with Mediterranean cuisine, a Provençal salad, anchovy paste, pasta with pesto, grilled vegetables and meats, a fillet of red mullet or Japanese cuisine. But it will also be appreciated at aperitif time, in the shade of the Provence sun with a few olives.

To be enjoyed within 2 years.