Chateau Ollwiller Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled poultry, summer salads, charcuterie boards
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from the historic estate of Château d'Ollwiller, one of the very few privileged properties in Alsace permitted to use the prestigious 'Château' designation, this rosé carries centuries of winemaking heritage. The estate's history is deeply intertwined with the region's nobility, dating back to the Middle Ages, and its vineyards thrive on a unique microclimate sheltered by the Vosges mountains. The terroir here is characterized by a mix of clay, silt, and sand, which imparts a delicate mineral complexity to the vines. Crafted from Pinot Noir, the grapes undergo a brief skin contact to extract a brilliant pale pink hue before a cool, temperature-controlled fermentation. The result is a refined, dry rosé that beautifully captures the vibrant, fresh-fruited elegance of southern Alsace.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1958 at the foot of the historic Hartmannswillerkopf hill—known in French as the Vieil Armand—Cave du Vieil-Armand is a distinguished cooperative estate situated in the southern Alsace village of Wuenheim. Drawing upon an extraordinary mosaic of terroirs, including the historic vineyards of Château d'Ollwiller, the estate unites dedicated local winegrowers committed to authentic regional craftsmanship and sustainable viticulture. The winery is renowned for its versatile portfolio spanning classic still Alsace AOC varietals such as Sylvaner and Pinot Gris, elegant traditional-method Crémants d'Alsace, and artisanal fruit brandies and liqueurs, all characterized by their expressive aromatic purity and crisp structural balance.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir