Château Saint-Hilaire has 55 hectares of vines in Coudoux and makes rosé, white and red wines.
The producer
Château Saint-Hilaire is associated with Yves Lapierre and sits in Coudoux, approximately 15 minutes from Aix-en-Provence. Its vineyards stretch across the Coudoux hills between Sainte-Victoire Mountain and the Alpilles massif. The estate has 55 hectares of vines and about 15 hectares of olive trees, and produces rosé, white and red wines. The 2023 Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence rosé combines Grenache, Syrah, Cinsaut and Cabernet Sauvignon, with nitrogen-protected pressing, controlled-temperature fermentation in stainless steel, and tank maturation.
Known for
Coudoux rosé and Mediterranean wines
Notable facts
Estate vinification has taken place on the property since 1973.
Château Saint-Hilaire inaugurated a new cellar in 2016.
The vineyards extend over the slopes of the Coudoux hills between Sainte-Victoire Mountain and the Alpilles massif.
The 2023 rosé is 30% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 25% Cinsaut and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.
From the atlas
Château Saint-Hilaire
A Coudoux château with vineyards between Sainte-Victoire Mountain and the Alpilles massif, making rosé, white and red wines.
At A Glance
Field
Detail
Region
Provence
Appellation
Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence
Village
Coudoux
Wine colours
Rosé, white and red
Signature wine
Château Saint-Hilaire rosé
Defining feature
55 hectares of vines and about 15 hectares of olive trees
The Producer
Yves Lapierre is associated with Château Saint-Hilaire in Coudoux. Estate vinification has taken place on the property since 1973. A new cellar was inaugurated in 2016.
Place
The south-facing vineyards extend across the slopes of the Coudoux hills between Sainte-Victoire Mountain and the Alpilles massif. Mediterranean sunshine and the Mistral influence the bunches through ripening. Château Saint-Hilaire is approximately 15 minutes from Aix-en-Provence and is associated with the Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence appellation.
Wines
The estate produces rosé, white and red wines. The 2023 Château Saint-Hilaire Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence rosé is made from 30% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 25% Cinsaut and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.
The rosé was pressed under nitrogen, settled after 7 to 15 days of stabulation, fermented in stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperatures of 12 to 13°C for 15 days to 1 month, and matured in tanks. It has orchard-fruit and white-flower aromas, with a supple, fresh palate and a mouthwatering finish. White wines sit alongside it, while the red wines are mellowed by years of ageing.
Final Word
Château Saint-Hilaire brings the Coudoux hills and Mediterranean climate into a three-colour Provence range, with estate vinification carried out on the property.