North of Aix-en-Provence, Château Pigoudet occupies an unspoilt natural setting in the Coteaux d'Aix, where the surrounding hills channel constant ventilation that protects the vineyard from excessive heat. The clay-limestone soils (natural drainage, tension from the limestone, roundness from the clay) are farmed under Haute Valeur Environnementale certification, with vines averaging around twenty years old. Night harvesting, a hallmark practice of the estate, preserves the full aromatic purity of the grapes from the moment they are picked. The Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Cabernet blend builds a Provençal rosé that is classic in its balance and precise in its expression.

The colour is pale and bright, a barely tinted pink with pearly glints, typical of the elegant style of the Coteaux d'Aix. The nose is expressive and fresh: small red fruits (wild strawberry, redcurrant), zesty citrus and white flowers at first, followed by notes of white peach and lemon zest with aeration. On the palate, the texture is supple and light, carried by a liveliness that gives the whole wine rhythm; the finish is clean and crystalline, with a freshness that reminds you this is a rosé for the table as much as for aperitifs.

Serve very chilled (8-10°C) with a citrus fish ceviche or a watermelon, feta and fresh mint salad: two summery pairings where the wine's liveliness lifts the lightness of the ingredients. Also perfect with grilled fish on the terrace.