A RED FRUIT, PEACH AND GRAPEFRUIT BASKET.
Presentation
Presentation
At the foot of the Sainte Victoire mountain, 15 kms from Aix en Provence, in the commune of Puyloubier, this domaine was bought in 1890 by Aurélien Houchart, a negociant and friend of Cézanne and great-grand father of Geneviève Quiot. This family estate has been farmed since Roman times, some distance away from the “Via Aurelia”.
The vintage
The 2020 vintage was marked by capricious weather but which still allowed us to offer a fruity and freshness wine. Release of new vintages as soon as the beginning of the year following the harvest.
Location
At the foot of the Sainte Victoire mountain, near the town of Puyloubier. The domain is located in the plain between the Sainte Victoire and Aurélien mountains. This very particular situation creates a very specific climate to this area.
Terroir
Clay and limestone soils, rough-textures, formed from the decomposition of the mother rock from the surounding mountains.
In the vineyard
In traditional culture, the work in the vineyard favors the work of the soil and the preservation of the environment.
Harvest
September.
Vinification
Direct pressing for most varitals. Vatting 12 to 24 days at 18-20°C in order to promote freshness.
Ageing
The wines are quickly bottled, from December, in order to be available on the markets at the beginning of the year following the harvest.
Varietals
Cinsault
Grenache noir
Syrah
Tibouren
Grenache noir
Syrah
Tibouren
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13.5 % vol.
Production volume : > 300 000 bottles
Surface area of the vineyard : 50 ac
Yield : 45 hL/ha
Age of vines : 35 years old
Advice
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long
Tasting
A basket of red fruits, peach and grapefruit.
Visual appearance
Fairly sustained salmon pink. This bright color is the result of a blend of traditional varietals from Provence, without any oenological treatment.
On the palate
Vivacity, freshness, citrus aromas, with a lot of roundness.
Food pairings
Serve at 10-12°C with flambées pies, salads and Asian cuisine.
Recipes
MIMOSA EGGS
You will need : hard-boiled eggs, some mayonnaise (much better if homemade) and crumbled tuna. We served it with some green asparagus.
You just need to cut in two pieces the eggs and take of the egg yolks to put in two separate bowls. In one of the bowls, mix the tuna, the egg yolk and the mayonnaise and season as you like. Then, put this mix in the eggs. To finish, sprinkle the remaining egg yolks on the eggs! Keep in the fridge until you eat. [+]
TOMATE AND GOAT CHEESE PIE
You will need 1 puff pastry, 2 eggs, 4 tomatoes, 1 log of goat cheese, 25 cl of liquid cream, salt, pepper and some Provence herbs.
First, preheat the oven at 200°. Put the puff pastry in a pan, prick it and bake it for 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, beat the eggs and add the liquid cream. Slice the tomatoes and goat cheese. Once the pastry precooked, arrange the tomatoes and goat cheese, cover with the mixture and sprinkle with Provence herbs. Bake for 20 minutes. Enjoy your meal ! [+]
Reviews
""Domaine Houchart 2020 Côtes de Provence Rosé, is a benchmark Provençal blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and other varieties. Bright, sassy and spicy with notes of watermelon, raspberry and wet stone. This wine has all the right bells and whistles for a high-toned profile.""
""Really love the label. It's bursting with colour (as is the wine!), fun but traditional, medieval. Darker colour. Overt soft crushed raspberries with a hint of cloudberry and beeswax aromas. On the palate, well extracted juicy red fruit, gorgeous opulent raspberry and cherry jam. Lovely chalky acidity on the finish. An incredibly juicy, modern take on an old joyous style, bursting with fruit, well extracted, very balanced, wonderfully drinkable. A real joy to drink in a summer garden or on a picnic with full flavoured food. Not a robust gastronomic wine, just oodles of fruit. Highly Recommended.""
""Shimmering orange. Spice-accented red berry and floral aromas take on subtle orange and pit fruit notes as the wine opens up. Velvety and broad on the palate, offering bitter cherry, red currant and nectarine flavors and a firming suggestion of orange pith. Shows fine finishing clarity and persistence and leaves an echoing red fruit note behind. - Josh Raynolds""
""Provence rosé: our top 30.
Darker pink. Crushed raspberry aromas. Opulent raspberry and cherry jam palate with fine acidity and a mineral lift on the finish. A real joy to drink in a summer garden or on a picnic with full-flavoured food. Not a complex wine, but incredibly juicy and bursting with fruit. Drink 2021-2025 alc 13.5%.""
Darker pink. Crushed raspberry aromas. Opulent raspberry and cherry jam palate with fine acidity and a mineral lift on the finish. A real joy to drink in a summer garden or on a picnic with full-flavoured food. Not a complex wine, but incredibly juicy and bursting with fruit. Drink 2021-2025 alc 13.5%.""
