CICADA L’ÉVEIL 2023
CÔTES DE PROVENCE

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Brilliant and opalescent in aspect with subtle nuances of pinks and grays. The nose is delicate, featuring aromas of red berries, citrus fruits and spicy white flowers. Smooth and scrumptious on the palate, with floral notes and flavours of white-fleshed fruit, boasting remarkable balance and a fresh finish. This is a harmonious, airy, elegant wine that is a perfect example of all of the fragrance of Côtes de Provence wines.

The climate of the hinterland is well suited to the style of our wines, lending them structure and freshness. We have made our selection from the area around the Sainte-Victoire Mountain, a magnificent limestone ridge located west of the city of Aix-en-Provence and celebrated in Cézanne’s paintings. Around the Sainte-Victoire Mountain, the vines are planted at moderate altitudes, which lends lovely freshness to the wine. The soil is composed of calcareous clay, known for its capacity to regulate the vines’ water supply. Limestone pebbles strewn throughout the vineyards also contribute to this by reducing natural evaporation, which is crucial during the summer season. The vines plunge their roots deep down to get all of the nutrients they need, yielding wines that are structured and rich in aromas and flavours.

The grapes are harvested at night and are then destemmed before being pressed immediately. The juices are separated and some of them, containing solid matter, undergo cold stabilization at 0°C for 7 days, which brings out aromas and flavours of citrus and exotic fruits. Vinification is conducted in stainless steel tanks and fermentations take place at low temperatures to preserve the freshness of the wines’ aromas and flavours. The wines are then aged for 3 months on fine lees and stirred gently once.