{"product_id":"maison-saint-aix-coteaux-daix-en-provence-aix-rose-2025","title":"Maison Saint Aix Coteaux d'Aix en Provence AIX Rosé 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaison Saint Aix only has one wine and one brand: AIX Rosé. It is one of the largest domaines in Provence and is situated in the Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence appellation (one of nine appellations or sub-regions in Provence)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003eThe \u003cspan\u003e75 hectare \u003c\/span\u003evineyard is situated 420m above sea-level and faces south-west, which allows it to receive around 300 days of sunshine and provides\u003cspan\u003e ideal growing conditions for Rosé\u003c\/span\u003e. Farmed organically, the AIX Rose is made from the top blend of Maison Saint Aix. \u003cspan\u003eAIX was awarded the gold medal for the most celebrated rosé in the World at 'Mondial du rosé 2016' in Cannes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 AIX \u003cspan\u003eRose \u003c\/span\u003eis made from Grenache (60%), Syrah (20%) and Cinsault (20%).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Bright salmon pink. The aromatics are exactly what you expect: slightly smoky, with creamy, ripe fruit. Fine sweetness on the palate, delicate and reserved. Lean, inviting, and highly drinkable. Perfect balance with a salty finish. Lingers for a long time.\"  Vinum Wine Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Pale salmon pink hue. Classic Provence nose with floral notes, added peach and summer field berries with a seasoning of spice….Wow. Seriously impressive, concentrated palate with a core of white stone fruits and tropical fruits that give the wine backbone. This is beautifully integrated with uplifting acidity and oyster shell minerality. Silky texture that flows across the palate. Serious complexity and power yet still graceful with a long distance finish, added spice and white peaches.\"  \u003cstrong\u003eMaison Saint Aix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points - Falstaff International\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Light pink, sparkling in the glass. Inviting bouquet of red berries, rosehip, redcurrant and sour cherry. Dry on the palate, carried by a fine fruit melt, with refreshing citrus fruit and a spicy tang. Notes of fleur de sel and dried herbs on the finish. Animating and balanced.\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points - Vinum Wine Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright salmon pink. The aromatics are exactly what you expect: slightly smoky, with creamy, ripe fruit. Fine sweetness on the palate, delicate and reserved. Lean, inviting, and highly drinkable. Perfect balance with a salty finish. Lingers for a long time.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 points - Bacchus Magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\"\u003eAt once refined and accessible, AIX Rosé 2025 is a rosé wine whose freshness does not seek to impress, but to seduce naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Hailing from the \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCoteaux d'Aix-en-Provence\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e appellation, it accurately expresses the luminous character of this Provençal land, where the sun, the mistral wind, and stony soils shape rosés of remarkable finesse. \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003eThe nose opens with outstanding purity onto aromas of white peach, pink grapefruit, and fresh strawberry, soon joined by nuances of melon, white flowers, and a touch of candied citrus. Upon aeration, a fine mineral expression brings depth and brilliance to the whole. \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003eOn the palate, the attack is lively, precise, and refreshing. Flavors of small red berries, nectarine, and ripe lemon intertwine with delicately spiced notes and a hint of salinity that prolongs the sensation of freshness. This elegant tension imparts a constant energy to the wine, while the finish proves to be of great delicacy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 points - James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aromas of peaches, cantaloupe and flint follow through to a medium body with crisp acidity and dried apple and pear flavors. A hint of minerals at the end. A pretty rosé from organically grown grapes. Drink now.\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Medal - \u003cspan\u003eMUNDUS VINI Grand International Wine Awards 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvence region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Provence wine region\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Provence_ebb214e8-c561-4154-80b9-f02b013e3f65_1024x1024.png?v=1665788906\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvence, in the South East of France, is the rosé capital of the world. The region\u003c\/span\u003e sits along the Mediterranean coast of France, bordered by the Rhone River to the west and the Côte d'Azur on the east. Physically, it's only about 150 miles long and 100 miles North to South, but its impact is profound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine has been made here for over 2600 years, making Provence the oldest wine-producing region of France. It is also the only place to focus on Rosé - \u003cspan\u003e88% of Provence wine production is dedicated to rosé! With mineral rich soils, 300 days of sun a year and the cooling Mistral winds, the Provence offers the ideal growing conditions to grow Rosé.  Rosé from here is pale pink, dry, refreshing and savoury - very different to their Australian counterparts. The main grape varieties used in Rosé are Grenache, Syrah, Cinsualt and Mourvedre.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Provence wine region is comprised of 9 main sub-regions or appellations (AOC -Appellation de'Origin Contrôlée).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These appellations are shown in the map below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe largest appellation is Côtes de Provence, which accounts for around 75% of the total production of the Provence region\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(of which 90% is Rosé). Second in size is Coteaux d'Aix en Provence, where Rosé is also king, which is heavily influenced by the Mistral winds. \u003c\/span\u003eThe most prestigious appellation is the much smaller Bandol. The vines in Bandol are planted on silicon and limestone soils, which together with the warm, coastal climate is very suitable for the late ripening of the Mourvèdre grape. Wines coming out of Bandol must contain more than 50% Mourvèdre in the blend whether they are \u003cspan\u003eRosés\u003c\/span\u003e or reds. Reds from Bandol are just as noteworthy as their Rosé counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Provence_600x600.jpg?v=1696645099\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The appellations of the Provence Wine Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the winery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/MaisonSaintAix_1024x1024.png?v=1665800827\" alt=\"Maison Saint Aix\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaison Saint Aix is a\u003c\/span\u003e 140-year-old winery \u003cspan\u003esituated 25 kilometers outside of Aix-en-Provence. From humble beginnings in 1880 as a truffle orchard, it was converted over to vines in the early 1900s. Former\u003c\/span\u003e advertising executive Eric Kurver and his wife purchased the winery in 2009 and renamed it after the nearby town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaison Saint Aix, with its 75 hectares of vineyards, is one of the largest domaines in the Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence appellation. At 420m above sea level, it's also one of the highest. The vineyard has a south-west aspect, which allows it to receive around 300 days of sunshine. Farmed organically, the AIX Rosé is made from the top blend of grapes at Maison Saint Aix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaison Saint Aix only has one wine and one brand: AIX Rosé. The ethos that underpins the complex production of the wine is simply to make the very best rosé each year. As Eric Kurver points out, \"My goal was to produce a thoroughly enjoyable wine, but also one that was complex and exclusive enough to win gold medals and receive excellent reviews around the world.\" To achieve this, the domaine has a state-of-the-art winery dedicated solely to the production of the finest rosé. Keeping oxygen at bay is also key in the fresh, mineral style that the AIX Rosé is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The domaine's 50-60 year old Grenache vines ensure highest quality 'jus', while the fruit from the younger vines brings freshness. To maintain the harmony of the land, we run a busy replanting schedule - replacing up 4 hectares a year with new vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThanks to our elevation, we enjoy cooler nights and a greater Mistral effect, drying the vines on dewy mornings - making the fruit even better. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn early-September, the grapes are harvested before sunrise to ensure optimal freshness of the grapes, the conservation of the most delicate aromas and a reduced risk of oxidation. This is how we achieve AIX's recognizable color, delicate aromas, gentle acidity and great length.\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaison Saint Aix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Canterbury Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67242427351281,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/products\/Maison-Saint-Aix-Coteaux-d_Aix-en-Provence-AIX-Rose-2021.jpg?v=1698197242","url":"https:\/\/canterburywines.au\/products\/maison-saint-aix-coteaux-daix-en-provence-aix-rose-2025","provider":"Canterbury Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}