Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more about me, I’ve included a brief bio following the post.
2024 AIX
Coteaux d’Aix en Provence
French Rosé Wine
Edgemont Liquor Store
Currently on Sale for $29.99 from $37.99
3246 Connaught Crescent
North Vancouver, BC
With the sun making an appearance in Vancouver this week, it felt like the perfect time to feature a rosé. After all, few things say summer quite like a glass of blushing wine enjoyed on the patio of one of Vancouver’s many restaurants.
AIX Rosé is a premium Provençal wine produced by Maison Saint Aix in the renowned Côteaux d’Aix-en-Provence appellation of southern France. Founded in 2009 by Dutch entrepreneur Eric Kurver, the estate spans 75 hectares of hillside vineyards northeast of Aix-en-Provence. The vineyards are planted primarily to Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault, all thriving under the warm Mediterranean sunshine and cool Mistral winds. Limestone-rich soils help preserve freshness and add aromatic complexity in the grapes.
With its elegant pale-salmon hue, AIX Rosé is a classic dry blend offering vibrant aromas and flavours of wild strawberry, watermelon, white peach, and fresh citrus. Crisp acidity and a subtle saline minerality bring both freshness and sophistication, while the wine’s light body and silky finish make it gorgeously easy to sip on a warm summer day. Approachable and highly food-friendly, AIX pairs beautifully with Mediterranean dishes, seasonal salads, and fresh seafood.
For the best experience, serve well chilled between 8 and 12°C.
Kim Mead is a Vancouver-based wine and food writer. She holds the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines with Merit, the French Wine Scholar designation with Honours, and Italian Wine Essentials certification. She is currently pursuing the Bordeaux Master’s program with the Wine Scholar Guild. Kim serves as Cellar Master for the Vancouver chapter of the International Wine and Food Society and is a member of the Commanderie de Bordeaux. Follow her @agalandaglass