Quinta do Pessegueiro - Douro - Aluzé - Rouge - 2019

Wine:

Fresh and elegant, with expressive aromas of fruits, the 2019 Red Aluzé Douro wine has us brimming with enthusiasm. The nose expresses itself on aromas of red and black fruits, with a slightly graphite character highlighted by a touch of spice that adds complexity to the whole. The palate is powerful yet with delicate tannins, making it a sapid and perfectly executed wine that remains accessible and that will shine paired with a grill or lamb chops. Rated 91/100 by Olivier Poussier.

Vinification:

Hand harvested in September. Total destemming, partial crushing, fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Aged for 12 months in stainless steel and oak vats.

Color:

Intense ruby red.

Nose:

Aromas of red and black fruits underlined by mineral notes, charcoal and graphite and a spicy touch.

Palate:

Powerful yet sapid, with smooth tannins and nice intense fruit flavors. A sapid and very accessible wine that will delight all!

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled meats, lamb chop, beef pierrade, roast black pork from Bigorre with hoisin sauce, chicken contised with chorizo or Portuguese style (piri-piri and paprika).

Cellar aging:

From now until 2025

It is in the Douro that Château Saint-Maur, one of our favorite addresses in Provence, has chosen to explore the full potential of Portuguese viticulture. Roger Zannier discovered Quinta do Pessegueiro in 1991 and completely fell for the estate and its region. 


The vineyard is planted in terraces of schist and slate soils, with grape varieties endemic to the valley. The diversity of altitudes and exposures contributes to the complexity of the wines, which find a particular resonance on these lands. The ancestral methods are supplemented by the most modern production tools, with a futuristic cellar that allows the estate to work on a parcel basis.


Discover this outstanding Douro address through this wine selected by Olivier Poussier, Best Sommelier in the World. An incredible price-pleasure ratio!