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Domaine Houchart is located at the foot of Mount St. Victoire near Aix en Provence. Domaine Houchart is today owned by Genevieve, the wife of Jerome Quiot, having been originally acquired by her great-grandfather. During the period of the1850's, Aurelien Houchart was an energetic proprietor and negociant in wine, and created one of the largest domaines in Provence. Amongst the friends of Aurelien Houchart was the famous painter Cezanne, who frequently came to visit. The 200 acre estate is planted with 10 traditional grape varieties on soils of red clay, sandstone, gravel and chalk and produces 55% rose, 40% red and 5% white wines.
| Tasting notes |
| Exhibits fruity and floral notes, good structure inthe mouth who permits nice combination with food. Freshness and good acidity for this dry rose |
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| Domaine Houchart is located at the foot of Mount St. Victoire near Aix en Provence. Domaine Houchart is today owned by Genevieve, the wife of Jerome Quiot, having been originally acquired by her great-grandfather. During the period of the1850's, Aurelien Houchart was an energetic proprietor and negociant in wine, and created one of the largest domaines in Provence. Amongst the friends of Aurelien Houchart was the famous painter Cezanne, who frequently came to visit. The 200 acre estate is planted with 10 traditional grape varieties on soils of red clay, sandstone, gravel and chalk and produces 55% rose, 40% red and 5% white wines. |
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