{"product_id":"chateau-des-annibals-aop-rose-suivez-moi-jeune-homme-2025-750-ml","title":"Chateau des Annibals AOP Rosé 'Suivez-moi Jeune Homme' 2025 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e60% Grenache, 25% Cinsault, 15% Syrah\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation \u003c\/strong\u003e10 to 15 days in stainless steel and concrete at 62.6 to 64.4°F\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAging \u003c\/strong\u003e4–6 months in concrete and stainless steel tanks\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABV \u003c\/strong\u003e13.0%\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFarming Methods \u003c\/strong\u003eOrganic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuivez-moi-jeune-homme is a classic Provençal rosé that captures both the elegance\u003cbr\u003eof the Coteaux Varois en Provence plateau and the distinctive character of Château\u003cbr\u003edes Annibals. The estate, whose cellar dates back to the 12th century, has long\u003cbr\u003ebeen rooted in the agricultural life of the valley where bread and wine were once\u003cbr\u003eproduced for the surrounding community. Today Henri and Nathalie De Wulf Coquelle\u003cbr\u003econtinue that legacy with organically farmed vineyards and meticulous vineyard work\u003cbr\u003ethat emphasizes balance and precision. The result is a rosé of clarity and finesse that\u003cbr\u003ereflects the mineral freshness of the Annibals terroir.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA healthy and elegant vintage revealing the fresh, mineral signature of our terroir. Winter rains replenished water reserves. Summer was hot, but cool plateau nights preserved aromatic tension. The result is clean, precise terroir wines. 2025 is a vintage oriented toward finesse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale salmon-pink color with notable complexity and aromatic power. First sip fills the palate, evolving toward peach and citrus, with a vegetal hint adding freshness and crunch to a persistent finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHerb-roasted chicken • Grilled sea bream • Niçoise salad\u003cbr\u003eMediterranean vegetables • Asian cuisine with ginger and citrus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocated in the heart of Provence Verte, in Brignoles (Var). Parcels are small and fully south-facing, bordered by woods, garrigue and streams. Semi-continental climate with harsh winters and hot, dry summers, with cooler nights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganic grapes are harvested from south-facing vineyards with clay-limestone soils\u003cbr\u003eat approximately 250 meters elevation. After harvest, the fruit undergoes a short\u003cbr\u003ecold-soak maceration of two to three hours to extract color and aromas.\u003cbr\u003eFermentation takes place in stainless steel and concrete tanks for 10–15 days between\u003cbr\u003e62.6 and 64.4°F. The wine rests for four to six months in concrete and\u003cbr\u003estainless steel tanks before bottling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker Nathalie Coquelle’s classic Provence rosé is a coppery salmon color that’s as striking in its depth as its exuberant nose of raspberry, lime, mint, and warm sand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts organic viticulture and pedigree as the oldest winery in the appellation show on the unusually rich palate of strawberries and blueberries, with a crystalline minerality that lends freshness heading into the persistent, red-berried finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA superb and legendary rosé from this entirely solar-powered winery. Certified organic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau des Annibals, founded in 1772, covers over 30 hectares of vines (75 acres) in the heart of the Provence Verte region. Most of the vineyards on their southern side of a valley near the La Loube mountains fall under the Coteaux Varois en Provence AOP. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNathalie Coquelle, owner and winemaker, has dedicated herself to sustainability. Château des Annibals is a certified organic winery powered by 100% renewable solar and wind energy. Nathalie’s commitment to sustainability extends even to their choice to source all dry goods from recycled materials. They also regularly control the oxygen levels in the tanks in order to use as few sulfites as possible during production. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the benchmark for the Appellation Coteaux Varois en Provence, Natalie’s advocacy was recognized by holding the official treaty signing on the grounds of the winery. Not only do they produce one of the best rosés in Provence, they are also the oldest winery, having been built in 1792.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisitors to the winery can even see the old road that once traversed the region, which runs straight through the winery, and remnants of ruins that are thousands of years old on the property. The high-end cuvée\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuivez-moi-jeune-homme\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etranslates to “follow me young man.” This name was inspired by a true-to-life tradition in 17th-century French fashion, in which women would wear hats with two pieces of lace dangling down onto the small of their back. The young men would “follow behind” the women, entranced by the beautiful lace floating behind them as they walked. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jp-bourgeois.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Annibals-Suivez-moi-jeune-homme-Techsheet.pdf\" title=\"Chateau des Annibals AOP Rosé 'Suivez-moi Jeune Homme' 2025\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chateau des Annibals","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":53510416826641,"sku":"HG2504","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AlchemyShopifyWinePics-3_cdc51fec-7ed3-40f1-96b0-7f11cdf750fa.png?v=1715882488","url":"https:\/\/alchemyofthespirit.co\/products\/chateau-des-annibals-aop-rose-suivez-moi-jeune-homme-2025-750-ml","provider":"Alchemy of the Spirit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}