The Rock Angel rose is a new name for the Estate wine (the wine was previously just called Ch Esclans). The Rock Angel is the big brother of the famous Whispering Angel Rose. The vineyards of Chateau d'Esclans are very conveniently located in a south-western location on a clay-like and calcareous soil. The Rock Angel is made exclusively from 70 year old Grenache and Rolle sticks. The grenache has the predominance (around 70%) in this blend. The grapes are first tasted, then picked by hand very early in the morning (so you don't get spontaneous fermentation due to the heat) and sorted up to three times by quality. Maceration between 10 and 12 gr. C resulting in a maximum of fruit and also a selection of pure 'free-run' juice and juice from a very light pressing. The is raised in oak barrels of 600 liters and a part is raised on stainless steel which is fully temperature controlled between 12 and 16 gr.
