Dom Laroque Rose

Laroque Rose is an exceptional wine made from a blend of 50% Cinsault & 50% Grenache. The vineyard that produces this exceptional and unique rose are located in Cazilhac, just outside of the
ancient city of Carcassonne, famous all over the world for its medieval city and the Canal du Midi, both classed as World Heritage sites by UNESCO. Laroque (from the latin roqua) derives its name from the Menhirs (a single standing stone that dates back to the middle of the Bronze Age like Stonehenge) which are found around Carcassonne. During the Middle Ages, the vineyards belonged to the Bishop of Carcassonne, who was renowned for making the best wines in the region. Local legend has it that the devil, upset with the Bishop of Carcassonne for stealing his “clients,” tried to stone the Bishop with giant rocks. Following the attack, the Bishop constructed the fortress of Cazilhac with these Menhirs and marked the event by placing a cross on the last remaining Menhir. After this, processions were undertaken around this oratory and all the parcels of vines that surrounded it, including those of Laroque, in order to ward
off the devil. The vineyards which produce Laroque are situated between the Pyrenees to the south and the Black Mountains to the north and enjoy a privileged climatic position where the excesses of the Mediterranean climate are tempered by the softness of the Atlantic. This results in sunny, hot, dry days, but very cool nights. This extraordinary harmony in nature creates wines that are fresh,
fruity, elegant, rich and balanced. Claude Gros, the famous oenologist, works with Aquitaine Wine Company and our producer at all steps of the winemaking and bottling process to ensure that we produce an outstanding rose.