Château l'Afrique,Famille Sumeire,
Chateau l’Afrique, Cotes de Provence Rosé
Cinsault,Grenache,Syrah,Tibouren,
Provence,France,
£24.99 £18.99
Bottle size: 750 ml,
In stock
Owned by a family of Provençal winegrowers since 1953, Château l’Afrique is today run by the descendants of Gabriel Sumeire, on the Côtes de Provence Pierrefeu terroir. The statue adorning the label, dated 1840 and placed at the end of the estate alley, is the work of sculptor Antoine Aprile, native from Cuers.
In The Cellar
Direct pressing of the destemmed grapes while filling the pneumatic press. "Egouttage", light pressing at constant temperature.
In The Vineyard
Cuers-Pierrefeu : the red sandstone bedrock has produced a sandy limestone soil, which has combined with colluvial soil from the areas of high ground on either side of the terroir. Grenache 50% Syrah/Syrah/Shiraz 30% Cinsault 10% Tibouren 10% Average age of vines: 30 years Yield: 55 hl/ha. Sustainable farming and high environnemental value
Very pale and luminous pink color with fleshy undertone. A nose of apricot and nectarine, with hints of white pepper. An ample mouth, with a beautiful
structure, notes of peach and wild rose, with a delicately spicy finish.
