Wines

This is comprised entirely of Rolle (also known as Vermentino) from multiple small parcels scattered throughout the wooded slopes of Château Les Mesclances 100-hectare property. The wine ferments with indigenous yeasts in stainless-steel tanks then spends one year in neutral barrique. It provides an ideal counterpoint to the rich culinary inventory of Provence: perfect partner to frog legs, garlic-rich stews, or grilled red mullets.

Sourced from the vines abutting the two streams that intersect on the estate, classic varieties including Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Tibouren comprise this fresh, red-fruited rosé. Pressed shortly after harvest with minimal skin contact, its pale color and bright acid make for an effortlessly drinkable and digestible wine.

From 20 year-old vines at the base of the hill overlooking the estate, the “Romane” is made up of 70% Grenache, along with Cinsault and Mourvèdre, the latter of which provides a point of amertume (a fresh, bitter note) and a salinity that quickly draws one back to the wine. The Grenache spends a few hours macerating with the skins, providing an extra layer of depth and structure to this classic wine.

Sourced from a mid-slope parcel that was the original source of grapes at the estate generations ago, the 35-year-old vines are planted to Grenache and Cinsault, with a few Mourvèdre plants mixed in. With 8 hours of maceration for the Grenache, this wine leans towards a more vinous and serious style of rosé. This cuvée makes for an ideal companion at the table.

The singular wine of Les Mesclances from the exceptional La Londe sub-appellation, “Faustine” receives the greatest care at vinification, with a full 15 hours of maceration for the Grenache, along with a saignée of Mourvèdre and Syrah. Explosive aromas overlay a complex and noble structure that show clearly why this wine is a cut above the classic Côtes de Provence character.