Tasting Notes : In 1989 Yves Riusset-Rouard purchased an ancient Provençale farmhouse with 8 hectares of vines and decided to throw all his passion and efforts into creating Domaine de la Citadelle and sculpting a "grand vin" that reflects the quality and typicity of the Côtes du Luberon appellation, the youngest of the great names of the Rhône Valley. Situated on the northern slopes of the Luberon mountains, 35km east of Avignon and the confluence of the Rhône and the Durance rivers, the Domaine now has a total vineyard area of about 45 hectares of which 40 hectares are in current production.The vineyard is divided into approximately 65 different parcels. The variety of soil types (clay-limestone, clay-sandstone, stony and marl), aspects and grape varieties are great advantages in the production of a rich, complex, elegant and characterful wine. The vineyard is planted with a total of 14 different grape varieties, giving specific consideration to match varietal to appropriate soil. The climate also has a major role to play within the vineyard, being predominantly Mediterranean with hot, dry summers promoting excellent ripeness. This Rosé is a blend of 30% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 30% Mouvèdre, 15% Cinsault and 5% Bourboulenc. Cold soaked to extract peak fresh flavours prior to the beginning of the alcohol conversion process. Fermented in stainless, this wine offers light red fruit aromas, fresh on the palate with dry clean finish.