G de Galoupet Rosé Côtes de Provence

France, Provence, Var, Côtes de Provence
Bottle
Identity
Producer Château Galoupet
Vol 0.75
Classification Cru Classé (since 1955)
Grapes Grenache, Cinsault, Rolle, Syrah, Tibouren
Color Rosé
Tasting
Color Desc Pale pink with peach reflections
Aroma Peach, pomelo, exotic fruits, red berries, herbaceous notes, marine salinity, kumquat, vanilla, star anise, verbena, almond, pink pepper.
Palate Generous, rounded, silky texture; balanced acidity; elegant saltiness; creamy mouthfeel with ripe fruit (yellow fruit, citrus, red berries) and a silky, structured body.
Finish Fresh, long, slightly saline, mineral-driven finish
Food Pairing Mediterranean dishes (grilled fish, seafood, asparagus, sushi, chicken skewers), light salads, fresh crustaceans, oysters, grilled vegetables.
Serving Temp 8 - 10
Aging Potential 1-2 years
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
Organic Yes
Biodynamic Yes
ABV % 14.0
Aging Process No oak aging, aged on fine lees, no barrel aging mentioned in source 1; source 3 mentions 45% aged in 600 L French oak barrels for 4-5 months, but that refers to Cru Classé bottling, not the standard G de Galoupet rosé. Using empty as not clearly applicable to the requested wine.
Fermentation Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats (~15 days), followed by aging on fine lees.
Terroir
Soil Metamorphic soils (schist, sandstone, compact rocks) with three soil types across the estate
Harvest Type Manual, night harvest
Harvest Desc Manual night harvest to capture peak aromatics; grapes pressed under inert gas; cold maceration at 10-12 °C.
Interesting facts
Certified organic biodynamic viticulture; night harvest; pressurized under inert gas; vines on metamorphic soils (schist, sandstone, compact rocks); part of LVMH portfolio since 2019.
Logistics
Barcode 3760170000015