L’OSTAL CAZES ROSÉ, 2021

Vintage: 2022

Alcohol: 13%

Grape Variety: 50 % Grenache, 50 % Syrah, Vegan

Aging: No aging

Region: Pays d'Oc, France

Food pairing: 

Good accompaniment to Asian food, seafood, grilled fish and salads.

Recommended Service temperature: 8-11°C (47-52°F)

Tasting Notes: 

• The color is delicate with a ‘‘rose petal’’ hue, slightly salmon.
• The bouquet is pure, revealing aromas of white flesh fruits and small red berries. The palate is fresh with a nice liveliness (citrus zest notes).

Wine Profile:

Vintage
The mild and rainy end to the year 2021 allowed the soil to be replenished with
water. Then, the first quarter of 2022 is drier with temperatures within seasonal
norms. This mildness continues in spring until April 23, when an episode of hail
slightly impacts the westernmost part of our vineyard.
Regular rains until June ensured a good vegetative start for the vine and good
water reserves for the summer.

The 2021 summer is remarkable for its heat records, with 5 months with 2 to 3°C
higher above normal, but the vines are showing good adaptation and resilience.
The harvest took place in very good conditions from the end of August.
Vinification

Picking was carried out early in the morning to take advantage of the mild
temperatures conducive to the immediate pressing of the clusters, thereby
minimising the extraction of colouring and phenolic compounds. All juices were
finely racked before being fermented at a low temperature in order to preserve
their full aromatic and quality potential.