Rock Angel Rosé

Grapes grown form of the most choice land in the surrounding region of La Motte en Provence, consisting primarily of Grenache and Rolle (Vermentino). Harvesting at sunrise to noon.

Both free run juice and pressed juice partially vinified in demi-muids (600L barrels) and stainless steel, both temperature controlled.

The grapes which are used to make Rock Angel are sorted optically. Destemming and slight crushing at 7-8 C to avoid oxidation. Free run juice and first slight pressing. No maceration.

Also enchanted by the Provence his father speaks of with emotion Sacha Alexis Lichine convinced by the potential of these sun-drenched soils become the owner with the Angostura group of Chateau d'Esclans in 2006. Since then he hasn't ceased to combine his talent and know-how to this magical terroir and has given a new dimension to Provence Rose making a unique assemblage of refinement and pleasure. A new chapter has begun in the world of Rose. Patrick Leon has unparalleled experience in making among the great wines of the world. Leon served as a Managing Director for Baron Phillipe de Rothschild overseeing technical departments including the company's vineyards and winemaking facilities for Chateau Mouton Rothschild d'armailhac Clerc Milon le Petit Mouton Aile d'Argent Opus One in California Almaviva in Chile Domaine de Lambert & Barn' Arques in the Languedoc Mouton Cadet in Bordeaux as well as other wines in the Baron Phillipe de Rothschild portfolio including Escudo Rojo in Chile. Patrick's wide breadth of experience and knowledge has established the foundation to becoming a consulting oenologist and working with Sacha Lichine in this capacity. Towards that end Patrick has been instrumental in overseeing the wine making for Chateau d’Esclans. Patrick Leon's guidance and his enduring counsel have made an immeasurable difference to making all the Lichine wines as great as they are. Chateau d'Esclans is located on an exceptional site on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort. The surrounding land around Chateau d'Esclans is known as La Vallee des Esclans (the valley of the clans).