# Quatre Tours Aix en Provence Rouge (2020)

- **Producer:** Les Quatre Tours
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Syrah
- **Region:** Provence, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Average price:** €9
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blackberry, black plum, black cherry, red cherry, raspberry, cedar, vanilla, cloves, leather, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

The Quatre Tours Aix en Provence Rouge is a red wine from the AOC Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence appellation in Provence, France, produced by Les Quatre Tours. The vineyards are situated on marl and chalk hillsides between 250 and 400 meters altitude, benefiting from a protected geographical setting. Les Quatre Tours is a cooperative founded in 1924, emphasizing human values and modern viticulture. The producer is certified organic by Ecocert, NOP, and HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale), demonstrating a commitment to environmental preservation and understanding of their terroir. The 2020 vintage benefited from the typically warm and dry conditions of Provence, contributing to ripe fruit and concentration.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards are located between 200 and 400 meters altitude.
- Soils are composed of marl, sometimes sandy, with rocks.
- Producer is certified organic by Ecocert, NOP, and HVE.
- The cooperative was founded in 1924.

## Food pairing

The medium body and fine tannins of this wine complement the protein in red meats, while its balanced freshness can cut through richer dishes. Herbal notes in the wine can echo those found in Provençal cuisine.

## Wine making process

The Quatre Tours Aix en Provence Rouge is produced by Les Quatre Tours, a cooperative with a focus on modern viticulture and a deep understanding of their terroir. Their vineyards are managed with rigor, and the producer holds organic certifications from Ecocert, NOP, and HVE. While specific fermentation details for the 2020 red vintage are not provided, appellation rules for red wines in Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence include a maximum malic acid content at bottling. Some of the producer's red wines undergo aging in tanks and a portion in oak barrels, contributing subtle oak notes and woody character.