Château les mesclances

www.mesclances.com

  • Establish in: 1800
  • Domaine size: 35 hectare
  • Location: La Crau

On this fruitful land, the history testifies to the antiquity of the exploitation dating from the Gallo-Roman period. The area is bathed in a Mediterranean climate favorable to the cultivation of vines and olive trees. The ancestral passion of the vine, a patrimonial heritage, has been perpetuated over centuries. Arnaud and Elisabeth de Villeneuve Bargemon and their daughter Sophie Walch, nurture new ambitions for their beautiful property.

 
 

Saint Honorat Rosé 

  • Year: 2015
  • Appélation: AOP Côtes de Provence
  • Grape Variety & Blend: 65% Grenache, 28% Cinsault, 7% Mourvèdre.
  • Soil & Sub-Soil: Terroir Schist Argilo-Limestone
  • Situation & Exposure: Exposed hills south, very sunny
  • Vine density per hectare: 4,000
  • Average age of vines: 15
  • Vignification: Direct pressing in pneumatic press, then careful settling. Fermentation at strictly controlled temperature.
  • Maturing: N/A
  • Ageing: 2/3 years
  • Tasting Notes: Eye: Pale rose, pomelo. Nose: Delicate and complex grapefruit, peach, pink. Palate: Round and balanced, with a beautiful vivacity. Conclusion: Cuvée of a beautiful structure combining finesse and roundness. A rosé of "gastronome" all delicacy. It is a fresh drinking wine between 8 ° and 12 °
 

SAINT HONORAT Rouge 

  • Year: 2013
  • Appélation: AOP Côtes de Provence
  • Grape Variety & Blend: Syrah 54%, Cabernet Sauvignon 44%, Mourvèdre 2%.
  • Soil & Sub-Soil: Terroir Schiste Argilo-Calcaire
  • Situation & Exposure: Exposed hills south, very sunny
  • Vine density per hectare: 4,000
  • Average age of vines: 15
  • Vignification: Traditional by separating grape varieties after destemming. Pre-fermentation cold and long fermentation under controlled temperature.
  • Maturing: 12 months aging in oak barrels.
  • Ageing: 6 to 12 years
  • Tasting Notes: Eye: Intense dark garnet. Nose: Black cherry coffee and licorice. Palate: Expressive and tannic. Conclusion: A wine with aromas of coffee and a mouth with tannins present that can be enjoyed now but suggesting a good evolution over the years. Wine to decant 2 hours before serving.
 

Saint honorat Blanc 

  • Year: 2014
  • Appélation: AOP Côtes de Provence Blanc 
  • Grape Variety & Blend: Rolle
  • Soil & Sub-Soil: Terroir Schist Argilo Limestone
  • Situation & Exposure: Exposed hills South, very sunny
  • Vine density per hectare: 4,000
  • Average age of vines: 15 years
  • Vignification: Direct pressing in pneumatic press, then careful settling. Fermentation at strictly controlled temperature.
  • Maturing: Elevage de 12 mois sur lies en barriques avec bâtonnage régulier.
  • Ageing: 4 to 5 Years
  • Tasting Notes: Eye: Straw yellow with golden reflections. Nose: Beautiful complexity, mineral butter and slightly vanilla. Palate: Round, elegantly rounded and endowed with a nice length. Conclusion: A gastronomic wine that will perfectly accompany a fish with white butter, scallops with cream or an almond trout. Drink it chilled between 8 ° and 12 °
 

rOMANE

  • Year: 2015
  • Appélation:  AOP Côtes de Provence
  • Grape Variety & Blend: 46% Grenache, 22% Cinsault, 15 % Rolles et Ugni, 17 % Mourvèdre et Cabernet Sauvignon.
  • Soil & Sub-Soil: Terroir Argilo Limestone
  • Situation & Exposure: Exposed hills South, very sunny
  • Vine density per hectare: 4,000
  • Average age of vines: 15
  • Vignification: Direct pressing in pneumatic press, then careful settling. Fermentation at strictly controlled temperature.
  • Maturing: N/A
  • Ageing: 2 years 
  • Tasting Notes: Eye: Very pale color, salmon pastel. Nose: Clean and pleasant. Fruity, currant, sweet. Palate: soft and fresh. Stretched and balanced. Conclusion: A structured and aromatic cuvée for a Rosé "pleasure" to taste in its freshness. Ideal as an aperitif. It is a fresh drinking wine between 8 ° and 12 °
 

Charmes Rosé 

  • Year: N/A
  • Appélation: IGP des Maures Rosé
  • Grape Variety & Blend: Grenache, syrah.
  • Soil & Sub-Soil: Terroir Schist Argilo Limestone
  • Situation & Exposure: Alluvial plains brought by the two rivers along the Domaine
  • Vine density per hectare: 4,000
  • Average age of vines: 15 years
  • Vignification: Direct pressing in pneumatic press, then careful settling. Fermentation at strictly controlled temperature.
  • Maturing: N/A
  • Ageing: 2 Years
  • Tasting Notes: Eye: Pink salmon. Nose: sweet. Taste: lively and slightly acid. Conclusion: A wine to drink among friends.
 

CHARMES Rouge 

  • Year: N/A
  • Appélation: IGP des Maures Rouge
  • Grape Variety & Blend: Syrah
  • Soil & Sub-Soil: Terroir Schist Argilo Limestone
  • Situation & Exposure: Alluvial plains brought by the two rivers along the Domaine
  • Vine density per hectare: 4,000
  • Average age of vines: 15 years
  • Vignification: Direct pressing in pneumatic press, then careful settling. Fermentation at strictly controlled temperature.
  • Maturing: N/A
  • Ageing: 2 to 5 Years
  • Tasting Notes: Eye: Red vermilion Nose: Griottes Palate: Fruity, fresh and crisp. Conclusion: A wine to drink among friends.