Maison Aix

In 2009, Dutch entrepreneur Eric Kurver founded Maison Saint Aix estate to realise his lifelong ambition to craft the world’s finest rosé. Over a decade later, he and his family have transformed it into one of Provence’s leading producers, championing sustainability and site-specific winemaking.

Maison Saint Aix is located 30 kilometres north of Aix-en-Provence at 500 metres above sea level, the highest point of the appellation, behind the Montagne Sainte-Victoire. This high elevation, coupled with cooling Mistral winds and striking diurnal temperature variation, ensures wines of purity, freshness, and balance. The estate owns a single plot of 75 hectares, planted on limestone-rich soils which are naturally well-draining, yet retain moisture, producing wines with mineral finesse and elegance. The estate vineyard is certified organic, with a biodynamic approach. They utilise bio-preparations to enhance soil fertility, rye is sown to prevent erosion, and biodiversity-driven pest management ensures vineyard health. Low-sulphite winemaking preserves the purity and precision that define the AIX style. The estate also works with local growers, sourcing grapes through longstanding contracts.

In 2022, Nicolas Quiles joined as Operations Manager, bringing over 20 years of global winemaking expertise to further refine the house style and uphold the uncompromising quality of AIX wines. Their Rosé is a quintessential expression of Provence; it embodies elegance, freshness, and a refined fruit character. Produced with minimal sulphites, this meticulous blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault delivers purity and consistency in every bottle. Their most recent release, ‘AIX White’, is a limited production blend of Rolle and Sauvignon Blanc from the cooler reaches of the Côteaux d’Aix-en-Provence. Crisp and elegant, it captures the freshness of the estate’s limestone soils and reflects their commitment to reviving Provence’s historic white winemaking traditions.