Pigoudet Rosé Coteaux d'Aix en Provence AOP 2023

While all the excitement takes place along the coast of Provence, the more inland areas provide the wines that locals and tourists guzzle throughout the summer. The mountainous areas, where Château Pigoudet is located, produce some of the finer wines. The estate dates back to the 16th century, but was purchased in 1992 by Germans Bernhard and Elke Schmidt. It is still a family-run estate; although Bernhard has since died, two generations do all that is needed to run the estate while a team works the vineyard and winemaking side. They make their rosés using the saignée method, and ferment with natural yeast with fruit coming from 35-year-old sustainably farmed vines. This Provençal rosé is a blend of grenache, cabernet sauvignon, syrah, and cinsault. Light, lithe, dry and aromatic, it offers delicate berry and white peach tones amid mineral and floral nuances. Pairs with literally anything! Sustainably grown.