2024 Commanderie de la Bargemone Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Rose, France Sagrantino - Sangiovese the 2019 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard

the 2019 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard is another brilliant wine from Jesse Fox and Tony Biagi

Like Beychevelle this year

Marc and Alex Bachelet have rapidly taken their 10 hectare domaine to the top of the Burgundy hierarchy

Dry and juicy

The palate is restrained and mineral-driven

2024 Commanderie de la Bargemone Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Rose, France Sagrantino - Sangiovese the 2019 Chardonnay Hyde VineyardThis charming ros is a blend of 40% Grenache, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cinsault, 10% Syrah, and 10% Sauvignon Blanc. The various grape varieties are vinified separately. The grapes were direct pressed, with no maceration. The juice was cold settled in stainless steel tanks for 35 days prior to vinification. Fermentation lasted 10 days, at 59 F. No malolactic. Vinified entirely in stainless steel tanks. Blended in December and bottled in January.