It’s time to show a little skin. Skin contact, that is. Six French Rosés, the colour of a summer sunset, ready to fog up the sides of your favourite wine glass at your next spring picnic.
Enjoy a little of everything – some rich and lush, others tight and spicy. All thirst-quenching summer essentials from reputable houses.
Not holidaying on the Côte d'Azur? Close your eyes, take a sip, and this will take you there. Is that the gentle clink of docked boats in the Port of Bandol? No, it’s just your guests toasting to your wise purchase. Santé!
In this pack you’ll find one bottle each of the following: Marrenon La Belle de Canet Amedee,Méditerranée IGP 2020 Domaine de la Sanglière La Riviera Côtes de Provence Rosé 2020 Château Bellini en Provence, Coteaux Varois En Provence 2020 Château Mira Luna Rosé, Coteaux Varois en Provence 2020 Domaine de la Sanglière Signature, Côtes de Provence 2020 Domaine de Triennes Rosé, Méditerranée IGP 2020
Pale salmon pink. Subtle but powerful red berries and white stone fruit, not yet quite showing all of its power. With long, fresh pomelo acidity, this is a tightly structured, weighty wine rather than fruit-forward, the cooler climate and Cabernet-Syrah components giving greater depth. The well-integrated but somewhat hidden tannins make it a serious rosé with ageing potential. Owned by Tom Bove, former owner of Miraval.
93 points, Elizabeth Gabay MW, Decanter (at Provence Rosé tasting, 01 Jul 2021)
Marked by scents of crushed stone and passion fruit, Chateau Bellini's 2020 Coteaux Varois en Provence Rose is a medium-bodied blend of 50% Grenache, 24% Syrah, 12% Cinsault, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Clairette. Perhaps it's the Clairette, but it has a little extra zip to the feel on the palate, a certain testiness and almost briny note to the gently leafy and lengthy finish.
90 points, Wine Advocate (July 2021)
Lightly herbal with young, bright fruitiness, this blend of Cinsault and Grenache is just starting out. The tangy red-currant fruits and fragrant acidity need a little time to bring out their full potential.
90 points, Wine Enthusiast (September 2021)
