Provence rosé and red wines from La Pardiguière, with a rock carved 1492 sheepfold as the cellar.
The producer
Château Demonpère is based at La Pardiguière in Le Luc, Provence. Its cellar occupies a sheepfold built in 1492 and carved from rock. Rosé production uses early morning harvests, selective pressing at very low pressure and temperature controlled vats. The rosé grapes are Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvèdre, with smaller amounts of Syrah. The named rosé has a translucent flesh colored appearance, guava, elderflower and pastry on the nose, and a palate combining roundness, freshness and a minty note.
Known for
Provence rosé from Grenache and Cinsault
Notable facts
The cellar is housed in a sheepfold built in 1492 and carved from rock.
Rosé grapes are Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvèdre, with smaller quantities of Syrah.
The 2021 rosé has guava, elderflower and pastry notes.
From the atlas
Château Demonpère
Château Demonpère is a Provence estate at La Pardiguière in Le Luc, making rosé from Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre and smaller amounts of Syrah.
At A Glance
Field
Detail
Region
Provence
Place
La Pardiguière, Le Luc
Main grapes
Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Syrah
Signature wine
Notre Dames des Anges Château Demonpère
Defining feature
Early morning harvest and very low pressure pressing
The Producer
A sheepfold built in 1492 and carved from rock houses Château Demonpère's cellar. The estate works across rosé and red wines in Provence. Rosé production begins with an early morning harvest to preserve cool temperatures, followed by selective pressing at very low pressure, static clarification and fermentation in temperature controlled vats.
Place
Provence is a southeastern French region with a strong tradition of rosé. At La Pardiguière in Le Luc, Château Demonpère makes a Côtes de Provence rosé named Notre Dames des Anges. Its rosé grapes are Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvèdre, with smaller quantities of Syrah.
Wines
The rosé range includes Notre Dames des Anges 2021 and Cuvée Prestige. The 2021 wine has a translucent flesh colored appearance, with guava, elderflower and pastry notes. Its palate balances roundness with freshness, followed by a minty touch that extends the aromatic richness.
Cuvée Prestige rosé contains 75% Grenache, 20% Cinsault and 5% Mourvèdre. It opens with white fruit, has fine persistence, and is soft, silky, round and fruity on the palate.
The red wines are based primarily on Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache. The Notre Dames des Anges red line features mainly Syrah with Grenache, and part of it is aged in oak barrels.
Final Word
Château Demonpère combines Provence rosé grapes, careful low pressure pressing and red wines based mainly on Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache. Its cellar occupies a rock carved sheepfold built in 1492.