Domaine Hauvette Alpilles - Roucas Red 2023

Wine:

The 2023 Red Roucas from IGP Alpilles is a blend carefully assembled by Dominique Hauvette to deliver a wine with striking sapidity and character, built on Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cinsault. From the first aromas, it charms with notes of stone fruit, subtly infused layers of abundant dark fruit, and smoky, spicy undertones. Its vibrant energy and finely etched tannins speak to an unmistakable style—crafted from early-harvested grapes and a gentle infusion. This is a wine of exceptional freshness and impressive length. It pairs beautifully with refined meats like veal, lacquered duck, or pork belly. A bottle with great aging potential, promising to evolve gracefully over the next five to ten years. Rated 94/100 by the French wine guide RVF.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, destemmed, macerated in wooden truncated cone-shaped vats and stainless steel vats with daily gentle punching down, wine left to ferment for 2 to 3 weeks. Aged for one year in 30hl casks and stainless steel vats.

Certified organic wine

Color:

Brilliant ruby.

Nose:

Aromas of stone fruit mixed with abundant notes of black fruit and more smoky, spicy notes.

Palate:

This wine offers an intense yet supple structure, with velvety tannins and an elegant, lingering finish.

Temperature:

Decant before serving at between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled meats, osso buco, red mullet with red wine sauce, duck confit.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2035

A leading figure in Provence and a 3-star estate in the RVF Guide, Dominique Hauvette is one of those rare winemakers who has carved out a truly unique style—one that is entirely her own.

Her wines are vibrant, full of character, and boldly innovative, always driven by an unwavering pursuit of energy, freshness, and balance.

Practicing biodynamics since 2003, she works with low yields, gentle, sulfur-free vinification, and meticulous aging in a mix of tanks, barrels, foudres, and concrete eggs. The result? Exquisitely expressive wines with a delicate infusion-like style that stands apart in the Provençal landscape.

Now one of the most respected winemakers in Provence, Dominique Hauvette’s influence extends far beyond the region. Named Winemaker of the Year 2020 by RVF, she is an iconic figure whose talent and vision leave a lasting impression.