NC- 2023 Mas de Valeriole "Vé" Rosé Magnum

The Camargue is renowned for its distinctive agricultural products: salt from vast marshes near the Mediterranean, richly nutty wild rice in various hues, and, of course, wine. Just ten miles south of Arles, the Michel family manages the picturesque Mas de Valériole, a 45-hectare estate established in the early 15th century and acquired by the Michels in the late 1950s. Around the turn of the century, brothers Jean-Paul and Patrick Michel dedicated their efforts to enhancing the estate's wines. They adopted organic viticultural practices in 2006 (now certified) and refined their cellar techniques.

"Vé"—a local Provençal expression meaning "Look at that!"—is a blend of 70% Caladoc (a cross between Grenache and Malbec), 15% Merlot, and 15% Marselan (a cross between Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon), grown in sandy and loamy soils. The grapes are harvested at night to keep them cool before they reach the winery. After direct pressing, the wine undergoes a brief maturation in stainless steel before bottling.

"Rosé wine with a charming baby pink colour. The nose carries aromas of sugary strawberry, small red fruits, small white flowers and citrus fruits. The mouth is truly pleasing and enjoyable, with aromas of green apples, lychee and mangos. It is fresh, vivid and saline."
-Winemaker Notes

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