Review: Seigneur de Piegros 2013 L'Aumerade
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- Jan 31, 2015
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The low-down: We have enjoyed some stellar roses lately including the 2011 Domaine Tempier and the 2013 Domaine La Suffrene Cuvee Lea.
The 400 year old Chateau de l'Aumerade is owned by the famed Grimaldi family and comprises 550 ha under vine. My mother in law attended a vernissage at the Chateau in October of last year and picked up the Seigneur de Piegros for E 12. This top of the range rose is a blend of cinsault, grenache and syrah.
For Dubai residents, you can find Chateau de l'Aumerade in almost every high-end restaurant from La Petite Maison and Asia Asia, to most restaurants within the Palm One and Only and the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray.
The take: On appearance, a pale and transparent browny-orange. On the nose, strawberries and cream. On the attack, creamy with a bitter citrus bite. Soft texture, good finish, good acidity. Hints of mandarin, peach and nuts.
In closing: Smooth, sweet, citrus, delightful.
Rating: 8.5 out of 10.
Fact corner:
Country: France
Region: Cotes de Provence (AOC)
Producer: Chateau de l'Aumerade
Vintage: 2013
Grape: Cinsault, grenache, syrah
Alcohol content: 13.0%
Serving temperature: 12-13°
Price range: Mid-range
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