Cru Classé de Provence Blanc 2024 Rimauresq

Rimauresq's Cru Classé de Provence Blanc 2024 is one of the rare and precious expressions of dry white wine in the Côtes de Provence appellation, a wine of distinguished pedigree from a domaine ranked among the eighteen Crus Classés of Provence, a distinction granted in 1955 and never challenged since, placing Rimauresq in the absolute elite of the Provençal vineyard.

The terroir and domaine

Château Rimauresq is an emblematic property in the Maures valley, nestled in a preserve of unspoilt nature and sheltered by the Maures massif, benefiting from a cool microclimate thanks to maritime influences from the nearby Mediterranean. The vineyard rests on unique schist soils, a rare geology in Provence, dominated elsewhere by limestone and clay, which bestow on the wines a natural tension, mineral finesse, and ageing potential that set them apart from the simple, round profiles so often associated with southern wines. This poor, well-draining schist terroir naturally disciplines the vines and concentrates the aromatic expression of white varieties with a precision and freshness uncommon under this Mediterranean climate.

The wine

This 2024 Blanc is drawn from a precise blend dominated by Rolle, the emblematic white variety of Provence, known as Vermentino in Corsica and Italy, completed by Clairette and Sémillon according to the vintage's proportions. Winemaking is parcellary and meticulous, with fermentations conducted at low temperature to preserve aromatic brightness and fruit purity, and ageing on fine lees to add roundness and complexity without heavying the whole.

Tasting profile

The colour is pale gold with green tinges, bright and clear. The nose shows immediate freshness and elegance: aromas of citrus, grapefruit, lime and orange zest mingle with notes of white peach, white flowers and a light touch of fresh almond, with fine, precise schist minerality in the background. On the palate, the attack is lively and precise, carried by natural freshness and silky, creamy texture. The body is ample and well balanced between richness and tension, and the long, saline finish expresses with elegance the mineral signature of Rimauresq's schists. A gastronomic white, approachable now in all its vivacity and capable of evolving harmoniously over three to five years.

Food pairings

This Cru Classé de Provence Blanc will pair beautifully with grilled fish in olive oil and fresh herbs, garlic prawns, bouillabaisse, scallops with preserved lemon butter, refined Mediterranean cooking or lightly spiced Asian dishes. It will also find harmony with fresh goat cheese with herbs or white truffle burrata. Served around 10–12 °C, it will reveal all the freshness, precision and schist minerality of a great Provençal white.