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 |