Domaine Hauvette - IGP Alpilles - Améthyste - Red - 2012

Wine:

Driven by the finesse of old-vine Cinsault (70%), complemented by Carignan and Grenache, the 2012 red IGP Alpilles Améthyste is an elegant red with remarkably refined tannins and pure, intensely floral flavors, finishing with a delicate hint of smoke. This is one of those great wines that reveals itself gradually, offering a silky texture and beautifully gentle tannins. A rare wine, produced in small quantities and highly sought after by collectors. Awarded 94/100 by the French wine guide RVF.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, completely destemmed, vinification in wooden truncated cone-shaped vats with light daily punching down.
Aged in ovoid concrete vats for 1 year.

Biodynamically certified wine.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Chicken tagine with lemon and olives, raw fennel salad, country-style salad.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2035.

A leading figure of Provence and awarded 3 stars by the French wine guide RVF, Dominique Hauvette is one of those rare winemakers who has carved out her own path, crafting a style that is uniquely her own.

Her sensitivity shines through in wines that are full of life and character — vibrant, multi-dimensional, boldly innovative, and always striking — driven by an unwavering pursuit of energy, freshness, and balance.

Certified biodynamic since 2003, with low yields, gentle, additive-free vinification without sulphur, and meticulous ageing in a mix of vats, barrels, large oak casks, and concrete eggs, she produces wines of remarkable expression. With their delicate infusion style, they stand apart in the Provençal landscape.

A winemaker of great depth and sensitivity, Dominique Hauvette is now recognised as one of the most respected names in Provence — though her talent extends well beyond regional acclaim. Named Winemaker of the Year 2020 by the French wine guide RVF, this iconic personality leaves no one indifferent.