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2025 Château Beaulieu, `Cuvée Alexandre` Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Rosé - Liberty

£16.99 GBP
£16.99 GBP

Owned by the Guénant family, Château Beaulieu is situated along the Mediterranean coast, near Rogne in Aix-en-Provence. The vineyards have been farmed since Roman times, and the Château was built in 1576 as a stronghold for King Henry III of France.

The estate’s 300 hectares of vines are planted at an elevation of 400 metres in the heart of an ancient volcanic crater, where the soils are a mix of basalt and clay. The sunny, dry Mediterranean climate ensures fully ripe grapes. At the same time, the sea breezes moderate the hot, drying influence of the Mistral wind that blows in from the North, giving the final wine its delicate freshness.

Château Beaulieu’s ‘Cuvée Alexandre’ is a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. It is vinified similarly to white wine, with direct pressing of the juice and separating it immediately from the skins. Using the direct pressing method minimises the extraction of grippy phenolics and ensures a highly delicate expression with a beautiful pale pink hue. The wine is defined by notes of wild strawberry, redcurrant and juicy white peach. Rounded on the mid-palate, it has excellent levels of natural acidity, which lend themselves to a refreshing finish.

Situated a few kilometres from Aix-en-Provence and covering 300 hectares, the Château Beaulieu estate lies in the heart of Provence's only volcano at 400 metres above sea level. The site, which faces the renowned Provençal region of the Lubéron and overlooks the Durance Valley and the Roque d'Anthéron, is diverse and ideally suited to growing vines. The sunny, dry, Mediterranean climate provides ripe, fruit-driven wines. The sea breezes moderate the hot, drying influence of the Mistral, which blows from the north; this means that the vines are not stressed and produce grapes with excellent balance.

The 2025 season in Provence was shaped by several episodes of intense heat, with temperature peaks in August that required close attention in the vineyards. Some parcels experienced water stress, while early maturity contributed to wines with notably expressive aromatic profiles. Berry size was smaller than average, resulting in exceptional concentration and flavour intensity. Although yields across the Mediterranean were slightly below recent norms, fruit quality remained outstanding, combining pronounced aromatic power with the freshness and finesse that define Provence wines.

The grapes were harvested at night and upon arrival at the winery they were destemmed and direct pressed. Fermentation was at low temperatures of around 14°C-18°C to preserve colour and aromas.

Delicate pale pink in colour. The nose displays aromas of redcurrant and exotic fruits. On the palate, a zesty and fresh acidity combines beautifully with a distinctive red fruit character, which provides an elegant mouthfeel and refreshing length.