Chateau Roubine Provence France Love At First Sight

Chateau Roubine | Provence, France Love At First Sight It was in 1994 when Valérie Rousselle first fell in love with Chateau Roubine, which reminded her of the childhood she spent in the heart of Provence. “I was called by this area” she remembered fondly. For 20 plus years, she has devoted herself to the management of the vineyard for which she brought forward cutting edge technology. Her one goal was to always aim for excellence while respecting local traditions. Valérie’s Story Valérie Rousselle was born in Saint-Tropez in 1963 and began a successful career in the Barriere Group at Deauville after graduating Lausanne Hotel School until she met and fell in love with Chateau Roubine in 1994. To improve her professional wine knowledge, she attended the University of Suze-la-Rousse Wine where she obtained her Certificate of Oenology and Viticulture in 2008. President of “Crus Classés” from 2005 to 2008, Vice-President of Wine and Business Club of Marseille, she is also behind the creation of Les Eléonores de Provence (association of women business owners who defend the art of living in Provence) which she is the president and embodies the revolutionary form of femininity in the 21 st century. The Utmost Professional Valérie Rousselle surrounds herself with those holding the greatest skills: Jean-Louis Francone, Chief Grower: “My work on the vineyard is to ensure the continued existence of the vine’s quality at all stages and to express the typical characteristics of the terroir. ” Pierre Gerin, Winemaker: “My primary role is to match traditional winemaking techniques with the latest advances in oenology to reveal great wines with character and boldness, aligned with past tradition. ” Olivier Nasles, Oenologist : Specialist, he operates throughout the wine making process, from the production of grapes to bottling with an enlightened eye. A total of 50 people are employed in Château Roubine, in cellars, vineyards and offices. Valérie’s son Adrien Riboud works alongside his mother in the operations side of the winery. QUINTESSENTIAL IMPORTER | MARKETER | DISTRIBUTOR www. quintessentialwines. com Valérie Rousselle

Chateau Roubine | Provence, France A Story Always Linked to Provence In historical times, the Roman road also known as “Julienne” ran through the current vineyard, giving it a strategic position. Known since the beginning of the 14 th century, Château Roubine was owned by the Knights Templar before being sold in 1307 to the Order of St. Jean de Jerusalem. In the 15 th century Château Roubine became the privilege and pride of various famous Provencal families. In 1789, the revolution caused fragmentation of the property. In the 1800 s, Allaman domain belongs to the family who in 1855 gave it to Anne Leclerc de Juigne Lassigny. Through inheritance in 1923, Château Roubine back to Henri de Rohan Chabot who put it in the Ott family’s hands. In 1955 Château Roubine is recognized by decree as "Cru Classé" of Côtes de Provence. The Knights Templar coat of arms traces the history of the area: the dragon, emblem of Draguignan, and the Lion representing Lorgues: both placed under the protection of the Provence Sun. A Terroir’s Story Bordered by a forest of pine and oak trees, located in one piece at the heart of the Var between Verdon and the Mediterranean, the vineyard of Château Roubine is planted on exceptional soil. Thanks to the great diversity of its 13 soil types in its natural drainage ("Roubine" means “stream" in Provencal), its ideal orientation facing East/West and its argilo-calcareous marls, it offers ideal conditions for the production of high quality wines. Today the 321 acre estate – with 100 of those acres planted vineyards and excels through optimal association between advanced technology and scrupulous application of “Reasoned Agriculture Rules” (sustainable vineyard management). This certification is the successful realization by Château Roubine of a long-term work and illustrates the constant priority of being one with nature. QUINTESSENTIAL IMPORTER | MARKETER | DISTRIBUTOR www. quintessentialwines. com

COLA’s ARE available for all three Chateau Roubine selections ‘R” de Roubine Rose Cuvee Premium Rose La Rose Previous vintage accolades & certifications Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah Cinsault, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and in small percentages Carignan, Tibouren, Syrah, Mourvedre Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah Pale coral color with blue-gray hints, fresh berry on the nose with lingonberry and the flowers of spring. On the palate, dried fragrant strawberries with a balanced, bright and crisp finish and touch of minerality. Pale amber color with blue-gray hints, expressive red fruit and floral spice on the nose with notes of currants. On the palate, there is finesse, notes of red currants and strawberries with a balanced expressive finish. Salmon color with hints of gray, freshly cut grass and floral aromas with a slight hint of roses. On the palate, there is a beautiful round fullness with a persistent finish. South facing sloped vineyards are harvested at night with each varietal vinified separately stopping malolactic to achieve freshness, then aged in stainless and neutral barrel Only 14 wineries are classified as Cru Classe in Côtes de Provence, and one of only 2 areas in France with this designation. In the heart of Lorgues the cuvee is blended after cool fermentation and pressing a small amount of the skins for optimal color and flavor. The wine comes from a selection of parcels in Côtes de Provence. Harvested at night then brief maceration on the skins at a low temperature to achieve the ideal color and aromas Composition Flavors & Aromas Vineyards

Chateau Sainte-Beatrice | Provence, France Owner of Château Roubine since 1994, Valérie Rousselle has recently acquired Château Sainte-Béatrice. Passionate about her job as a vine grower, she is now at the head of the largest vineyard in Lorgues, a commune where the two properties are located. Monsieur and Madame Novaretti, Monegasques, built and tended this vineyard on a magnificent terroir for more than 30 years before handing it over to Valérie Rousselle. Having the desire to develop and extend the range of its wines, led her to find this jewel of 123 acres in Côtes de Provence. It was then this native of Saint Tropez chose the Château Sainte Béatrice to write a new chapter in its history and to pursue its dreams of a winegrower passionate about this land. With its 30 -year-old vines on average, some of which are 60 years old, the vineyard hosts a great diversity of noble grape varieties including Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cinsault for reds and rosés, then Sémillon and Rolle for the whites (the Southern French name for Vermentino). It is favored by a southern hillside exposure, allowing the motto of the field "Quality and Tradition". Château Sainte Béatrice has a real identity, which is easily recognizable on each bottle, bearing the strong symbol of the boat of Saint Devote, patron saint and protective soul of the Monegasque identity located above the red and white coat of arms of the principality. In a consistent and optimal way, the Château Sainte Béatrice and the Château Roubine are now managed by playing on the synergies of these two exceptional vineyards. With an enlarged team, there are now twice as many experts, ideas, skills and know-how at the service of the quality of wines to bring them to the best of the appellation. QUINTESSENTIAL IMPORTER | MARKETER | DISTRIBUTOR www. quintessentialwines. com Chateau Sainte-Beatrice

Chateau Sainte-Béatrice | Provence, France THE PHILOSOPHY Respect for Nature Our vines are cultivated with the faithful application of the good precepts of the past. Plowing follows the rhythm of the seasons. The soil is amended by adding organic manure. The treatments use the most natural products. Disbudding and pruning are done by hand. Integral weeding is totally excluded. The vineyard on the slopes of Château Sainte-Béatrice faces the warm sun of Provence, in the gentle greenery of the Argens valley. The sun, the water and the time of a good aging in barrels and barrels of oak, is all the secret of its wines. . . and all the pleasure of the difficult gourmets. For a light meal accompanied by an aromatic and fresh rosé, for a game that requires a sensual and serious red or for a fish that will harmonize with a white of dry white, Château Ste Béatrice offers you a full range to sing glasses and hearts. "To create the good it is only to be surrounded by beautiful and to do it with heart” QUINTESSENTIAL IMPORTER | MARKETER | DISTRIBUTOR www. quintessentialwines. com

COLA’s are not currently in our system but anticipated soon. ‘Cuvée des Princes Cuvée Summer Dream On Premise Only Composition Flavors & Aromas Winemaking Cinsault, Carignan, Grenache blend Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault blend The beautiful pink-amber color is reflective of the red soils at the Chateau, its nose of candied fruits, dried figs, white floral and lavender aromas are accented with a touch of dried spice. Well rounded, pleasant and lingering finish. Salmon color with hints of gray, freshly cut grass and floral aromas with a slight hint of roses. On the palate, there is a beautiful round fullness with a persistent finish. Cool fermentation and a brief maceration is followed the pressing off of the skins and reintroduction of free run juice. The assemblage of this wine is a selection from some of our favorite lots, each year we blend this wine to keep its consistency year to year maintaining the character of this Mediterranean slopeside vineyard.

Mother and Son Adrien Riboud and Valerie Rousselle QUINTESSENTIAL IMPORTER | MARKETER | DISTRIBUTOR www. quintessentialwines. com