Château de Lancyre Rosé
WHY WE LOVE IT
Varietal Composition: 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 10% Cinsault
Elaboration: Direct pressed, with no maceration. Cold settled for 2 days, then fermented in a mix of stainless steel and cement tanks. No malolactic conversion. Yields of 3 tons/acre. Night harvested from 20 year old vines.
Tasting Notes: Very pale pink color. The nose is fresh dominated by exotic notes (pineapple, pomelo) enhanced by a lemony finish. The palate is fresh, balanced with a minty finish.
PRESS
2019 90 Wine Advocate
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
In 1870, Etienne Durand inherited Lancyre where he raised sheep and grew vines. During this period, the present-day winery was built. In 1946, the estate was expanded by Antoine Durand with new buildings and additional vineyards. In 1970, Bernard Durand, his brother René, and brother-in-law Bernard Valentin took over and expanded the estate once again.
The goal of the three was to produce quality wines, as part of a small group of local wine growers who helped each other and founded the Pic Saint Loup appellation. In 1995, newly graduated winemaker Régis Valentin brought new excitement and new ideas to the business.