Domaine Hauvette - IGP Alpilles - Cornaline - Rouge - 2018

Wine:

A blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 red IGP Alpilles Cornaline is a wine of great eloquence, shaped by the scents of the South, between garrigue and black fruits. Its rocky temperament perfectly anchors it in this generous terroir, with a sunny consistency that has retained a lot of freshness. A wine for aging that already shows great promise after 5 years of evolution. Rated 96/100 by RVF.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, totally destemmed, vinified in wooden truncated-cone vats, with daily light punching of the cap, and vatting for 2 to 3 weeks. Aged for 2 years in 30 Hl tuns (no new wood).

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Rubis intense.

Nose:

Flavors of garrigue, black fruits, spices and wild herbs.

Palate:

Fresh and structured, this concentrated cuvée reveals an easily digestible, expressive wine.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Lamb shoulder confit, braised veal shank with oregano.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028

Dominique Hauvette is a central figure in Provence, tending to her vineyards for over 30 years with the same energy, patience, and sensitivity. Biodynamic farming, low yields, a gentle winemaking process without artificial additives and without sulfur, along with meticulous aging in tanks, barrels, large wooden casks, and concrete eggs, result in wines of superb expression, infused with a vibrant style regardless of the cuvée.

This sensitive winemaker has now become one of the most respected figures in Provence, with accolades including Winemaker of the Year 2020 by RVF (La Revue du Vin de France) and a 3-star rating in the Green Guide. Her iconic personality leaves no one indifferent.