Maison Saint Aix Dry Rosé 2023 6L

Beginning with a frosty January involving valiant pruning, the vines awakened to a frost-free bud burst in April. May delivered warmer temperatures, complete with abundant morning sunshine and afternoon rain. Fortunately, Maison Saint Aix was spared from the ravages of hail, although weather conditions presented other challenges: downy mildew impacted vineyards in Provence, with soils becoming difficult to access due to excessive moisture. Thankfully, our vineyard escaped the worst of the damage. Implementing organic preparations to strengthen the natural defences of the vines yielded positive results, effectively mitigating the impact of downy mildew in our Provence vineyards. Despite intermittent rainfall, June ushered in a successful flowering process and the promise of a bountiful harvest to come. As record-breaking temperatures soared in July and August, preparations persisted in anticipation of the AIX Rosé 2023 harvest. Preparations included silica and other supporting mineral applications to help the vines withstand hydric stress. Substantial rainfall at the end of August broke the heat, providing optimal conditions for the 2023 autumn harvest.