Native son of Provence, Florian Mathieu produces beautiful Côtes du Rhône and rosé that present the best of the regions.
The Rhône valley vineyard stretches on both sides of the Rhône, from Vienne in the north to the south of Avignon and in a total of 1317 municipalities. It is the second largest vineyard after the Bordeaux region. It covers six departments: Rhône, Loire, Ardèche and Gard, on the right bank of the Rhône, Drôme and Vaucluse, on the left bank.
The Provence vineyard extends from the south of Avignon to Nice, over most of Provence. There are four régional appellations: Côtes de Provence, Coteaux du Varois, Coteaux d’aix en Provence and Coteaux du Pierrevert.
Florian Mathieu's vines are situated on a clay and calcareous ground with a lot of rocks (calcite, quartz and sandstone), and grapes are picked by hand at perfect maturity and ripeness.
This year sees the addition of a third bottling, Le chant de Naïades, capturing the elegance and savoury texture of Provence while offering superb value.
Featured Wines
Cotes du Rhone Rouge
2018
60% Grenache
40% Syrah
An elegant wine, typical of the Rhône Valley. The nose is fine and delicate. The palate soft and creamy on the mouth. The tannins are discreet and nicely melt on the finish.
Le chant des Naïades
2020
40% Grenache
30% Cinsault
30% Syrah
The wine has a very pale pink colour, with pure reflections. The nose has a great aromatic intensity that combines exotic notes of papaya and pineapple. The palate is fresh with slightly lemony nuances. The length and power give this wine a nice balance in the mouth.