Whispering Angel

Whispering Angel is the introductory wine to the Chateau’s line of Rose. Noted for its fresh, fruity yet bone dry characteristics, Decanter magazine suggests of the ’08 vintage that this is probably the most aptly named wine we’ve tasted this year, a wonderful acknowledgement unto itself.

Vineyards

Grapes are picked from the ripest vines on the property.Southern exposure.

Terroir

Chalky-clay slopes.

Grape Varieties

Grenache (73%), Rolle (4%), Cinsault (9%), Syrah (8.5%) and Mourvedre (5.5%).

Vinification

Harvesting at sunrise to noon by hand only in small crates to avoid oxidation. Grapes are then sorted electronically and manually 3 times. Destemming and slight crushing at 7-8°C to avoid coloration. Both the free run and pressed juices are vinifed in stainless steel. “Batonnage” is twice weekly. Temperature controlled.