Cotes de Provence Wine Tour from Aix-en-Provence
Visit Côtes de Provence winemaking region on this half-day trip from Aix-en-Provence! With an expert guide explore two traditional wineries in the area, enjoying wine-...
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, white peach, pink pepper, rose petal
Palate: red currant, tangerine, saline, white pepper
Organic-farmed Cotes de Provence rose from La Mascaronne at Le Luc-en-Provence. Pale, fresh and structured; one of the more critically respected mid-priced Provencal roses.
What it pairs with
- Sea bream carpaccio Mascaronne's saline core matches raw fish; white-pepper finish refreshes between bites.More wines for fish →
- Provencal vegetable tian Layered tomato, courgette and aubergine aligns with the wine's body and saline-pepper finish.More wines for vegetables and salads →
- Grilled red mullet Red mullet's iodine sweetness meets the wine's saline depth; tangerine notes lift the oily fish.More wines for fish →
- Salade nicoise Anchovy, olive and tuna meet the rose's saline depth and red-fruit lift.More wines for vegetables and salads →
With cheese
History
La Mascaronne was modernised by Tom Bove in the early 2000s, with biodynamic-influenced organic farming and the launch of Quat'Saisons Rose. Michel Reybier acquired the estate in 2020 and has continued the organic program. The Quat'Saisons (four seasons) cuvee is the estate's flagship volume rose.
- 2000Modern Quat'Saisons Rose vinification established under Tom Bove
- 2020Michel Reybier acquires the estate
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau La Mascaronne · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Rolle
- Classification
- AOC Cotes de Provence
- Oak
- Stainless steel fermentation with brief lees aging
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 25 to 38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Chateau La Mascaronne Quat'Saisons Rose
What does Mascaronne Quat'Saisons taste like?
Wild strawberry, white peach, pink pepper and rose petal on the nose; red currant, tangerine, saline and white pepper on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long saline finish.
When should I drink Mascaronne Quat'Saisons?
Drink between 1 and 4 years from vintage. The cuvee shows well from release through year 3.
Is Mascaronne Quat'Saisons vegan?
Yes. The estate does not use animal-derived fining agents and is certified organic.
What food pairs with Mascaronne Quat'Saisons?
Sea bream carpaccio is the canonical pairing. Provencal vegetable tian, grilled red mullet and salade nicoise are equally strong matches.
Is Mascaronne organic?
Yes. La Mascaronne has been certified organic since the mid-2000s and continues to farm under organic regulations after Michel Reybier's 2020 acquisition.
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