Domaine Hauvette - IGP Alpilles - Cornaline - Red - 2012

Wine:

A blend of Syrah, Grenache, and one-third Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2012 red IGP Alpilles Cornaline offers a brilliant expression of the Mediterranean, with evocative flavors of pine and wild herbs, a beautifully dense texture, and succulent, vibrant energy. This is a radiant, mineral-driven red with magnificent depth and power, now perfectly harmonious. Awarded 93/100 by the French wine guide RVF.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, completely destemmed, vinification in wooden truncated cone-shaped vats, light daily punching down of the cap, wine stays on the lees for 2 to 3 weeks.
Aged for 2 years in 30-hectolitre casks (no new wood).

Biodynamically certified wine.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Lamb shoulder with rosemary, Provençal vegetable tian.

Cellar aging:

To be enjoyed from now until 2030.

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.