Houchart, Les Cigales, Rosé, 2023

At the foot of the Sainte Victoire mountain, 15 km from Aix en Provence, in the town of Puyloubier, this estate was purchased in 1890 by Aurélien Houchart, friend of Cézanne and great-grandfather of Geneviève Quiot. A family estate, it has been cultivated since Roman times some distance from the “Via Aurélia”.

At the foot of the Montagne Sainte Victoire, near the town of Puyloubier. The estate is located in the middle between the Montagne Sainte Victoire and the Monts Aurélien. This very particular situation creates a climate very specific to this area.

Clay-limestone soils, with a coarse texture, resulting from the decomposition of the parent rock of the surrounding mountains.

Working in the vineyard, in traditional cultivation, promotes tillage and preservation of the environment.

Direct pressing for most grape varieties. Vatting for 12 to 24 days at 18-20°C to promote freshness.

The wines are quickly bottled, from December, in order to be available on the markets at the start of the year following the harvest.