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The breathtaking 16th century wine estate of Mas de la Dame is situated in Les Baux de Provence, a charming medieval village perched atop a rocky outcrop in southern France’s Apilles Mountains. The essence of this rugged area’s haunting, windswept beauty is captured most evocatively in the celebrated paintings of Van Gogh.

Mas de la Dame, or “farm of the women” is owned by Anne Poniatowski and Caroline Missoffe who, together with consultant Jean-Luc Colombo, the most influential winemaker in the Rhone Valley, have redefined the potential of this ancient terroir. For over 30 years, grapes for Mas de la Dame wines have been grown and vinified using only natural processes, entitling them to be certified as AGRICULTURE BIOLOGIQUE (organic) by Qualite France.

Production Area
Grapes are from Les Baux de Provence in a mixture of clay and chalk soil. Only organic farming.

Grape Varieties
50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 20% Cinsault

Vinification
Harvested by hand during the last two weeks of September, this wine begins as a red, however, after 4-8 hours juice is pulled off or bled out of the tank. Vinification is done at low temperatures (15/16°C) in stainless steel tanks and lasts for 18 days. No Malolactic fermentation is done with this wine. This elegant rose matures on its lees with each variety kept separate. Blending then takes place followed by a gentle filtration with egg whites. To insure a fresh, clean wine, bottling is done in mid-December.

Color
Tender pink

Bouquet
Fresh strawberries, peaches, and roses with light exotic notes.

Taste
Subtle flavors of fresh berries and fennel with a flowery finish

Alcohol
12.85%

Serving Suggestions
To be served chilled with any kind of relaxed meal, (barbeque, salads, or pesto pasta) fish and grilled meat.