Cotes de Provence Wine Tour from Aix-en-Provence
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: white peach, wild strawberry, tangerine peel, white flower
Palate: red currant, blood orange, saline, almond
Cru Classe rose from Scottish-owned Rimauresq at Pignans. Partial old-oak fermentation gives the cuvee texture; classic structured Provencal rose with almond-saline depth.
What it pairs with
- Grilled langoustines with garlic butter Quintessence's saline depth matches shellfish sweetness; almond texture handles butter.More wines for prawns and shrimp →
- Lobster bisque Rich shellfish soup finds a peer in the wine's wax and almond texture.More wines for lobster →
- Roast chicken with tarragon Aromatic herb and roasted poultry meet the wine's stone fruit and creamy texture.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Provencal vegetable tian Layered vegetables align with the wine's body and saline-tangerine finish.More wines for vegetables and salads →
With cheese
History
Rimauresq was acquired by the Scottish Wemyss family in 1988 and refurbished as one of the more critically respected Cotes de Provence Cru Classe estates. Quintessence is the estate's flagship rose with partial oak fermentation.
- 1955Estate classified as Cotes de Provence Cru Classe
- 1988Wemyss family acquires Domaine de Rimauresq
- 2000First Quintessence Rose vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de Rimauresq · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grenache, Rolle, Cinsault
- Classification
- AOC Cotes de Provence Cru Classe
- Oak
- Partial fermentation in old oak (around 20 percent), the balance in stainless steel
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Domaine de Rimauresq Quintessence Rose
What does Rimauresq Quintessence taste like?
White peach, wild strawberry, tangerine peel and white flower on the nose; red currant, blood orange, saline and almond on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long saline finish.
When should I drink Rimauresq Quintessence?
Drink between 1 and 5 years from vintage. The partial oak fermentation gives the cuvee real cellaring potential; bottles often show better at year 3 than at release.
Is Rimauresq Quintessence vegan?
Yes. The estate does not use animal-derived fining agents on Quintessence.
What food pairs with Rimauresq Quintessence?
Grilled langoustines with garlic butter is the canonical pairing. Lobster bisque, roast chicken with tarragon and Provencal vegetable tian are equally strong matches.
What classification does Quintessence have?
AOC Cotes de Provence Cru Classe, the top tier of the appellation. Rimauresq is one of 18 estates with the designation.
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