While much of Provence is a patchwork of different terroirs, this corner near the town of Draguignan is unique in that it is nearly all limestone, more commonly found in places like Burgundy. Cooling winds whip through the forested valleys to moderate the southern sun, so grapes are not only perfectly ripe but also balanced.<\/p>\n
Yet Provence would not be Provence without ros\u00e9, and it\u2019s here where Dragon sets itself apart from the pack of tourist-pleasing (and often overpriced) pinks. The area’s chalky soul and cool character is expressed clearly in Dragon\u2019s lively blend.<\/p>\n
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FARMING & WINEMAKING<\/strong><\/p>\n Many of Domaine du Dragon\u2019s vineyard terraces were replanted in the 1990s (in addition to the estate\u2019s cellars being modernized) to improve clonal selection, vine density and the mix of grape varieties. Soils are rich in gravel and limestone, unusual terroir for the region.<\/p>\n Vines have been always cared for sustainably, following organic practices. As of the 2023 harvest, the estate is certified organic.\u00a0<\/p>\n Grapes are harvested by hand and fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”ROS\u00c9 WINES” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”|on|||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”16″ background_color=”#d46d32″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”2%|5%|2%|5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]ROS\u00c9 WINES A heady, medium-bodied blend of southern red grapes, suitable for spicy foods as well as rich barbecue. Crafted as a ros\u00e9 de pressurage (red grapes are pressed, extracting from the grapes’ skins a delicate blush color) with aromas of wild garrigue and summer berries. Our favorite go-to pink for the table during the summer!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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