At A Glance
- Field
- Detail
- Region
- Provence Verte, Var
- Appellation
- Coteaux Varois en Provence AOP
- Named wine
- Cuvée des Annibals Rosé
- Historic feature
- Vaulted cellar dating to the 12th century
The Producer
Nathalie De Wulf Coquelle and Henri de Wulf acquired Château des Annibals in 2001 and are its current proprietors. The property includes a vaulted cellar dating to the 12th century, now used for tastings and winemaking. The estate's vineyard philosophy emphasizes careful attention to biodiversity and the natural balance of the vineyard ecosystem.
Place
Château des Annibals is in Provence Verte, in the Var. Its vineyard holds Coteaux Varois en Provence AOP status, a regulated regional designation that places the appellation name on the bottle. The designation appears with Château des Annibals Rosé.
Wines
Cuvée des Annibals Rosé is made from 50% Grenache, 30% Cinsault and 20% Syrah. Grenache is the largest component, followed by Cinsault and Syrah, giving the wine a three grape composition within the rosé category.
In The Glass
Cuvée des Annibals Rosé is pale salmon pink. White peach aromas lead into lightly spiced floral notes, and the finish is persistent.
Final Word
Château des Annibals brings together De Wulf Coquelle family ownership, biodiversity focused vineyard work and rosé under the Coteaux Varois en Provence AOP name.