Villa AIX Rosé is a light, elegant Provence rosé for sunny moments, aperitifs, and dishes where freshness is more important than power. The wine stands out for its soft, round attack, floral nose, and white peach aroma, with just enough tension at the end to keep it lively. This style is perfectly at home in Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence. What is Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence? It is a Provençal origin in the western part of the region, officially recognized as an AOP in 1985.
This rosé comes from an appellation where limestone soils, Mediterranean influence, and the mistral wind together greatly shape its style.
- Location / Origin: Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence is located in the western part of Provence and extends from the Durance to the Mediterranean Sea, and from the Rhône Valley to Sainte-Victoire. For Villa AIX, this refers to the same appellation zone described in the product sheet as the area from Montagne Sainte-Victoire to the Alpilles and from the Côte Bleue to the Durance valley.
- Soil: The grapes grow on clay and limestone. Within this appellation, stony clay and limestone soils are typical, which suits a rosé with suppleness, finesse, and a fresh line.
- Climate & Influences: The climate is Mediterranean, with many sunshine hours and the cool, dry mistral as a defining factor. That combination helps to pair ripe fruit with tension and a clean, fresh style.
- Appellation context: The origin includes 49 municipalities in the Bouches-du-Rhône and 2 in the Var. This makes Villa AIX part of a broad yet clearly defined Provençal rosé zone where rosé is the primary wine style.
The blend is classically Provençal and gives this rosé its light, round, and accessible character.
- 60% Grenache – Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence: Grenache gives the wine its body, breadth, and soft power, with an elegant fruit expression when young.
- 35% Cinsault – Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence: Cinsault brings freshness, refinement, and a fruity touch that perfectly suits the light, supple profile of Provence rosé.
- 5% Syrah – Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence: Syrah supports the color and gives the blend just that little extra depth and structure.
