Winemaker Notes
Delicate vibrant pale pink that has copper tinges. On the nose, a unique combination of classic Provençal raspberry, blood orange, berry pie, fresh violet and geranium.
The spicy notes will compliment a sweet n spicy BBQ. Perfect with grilled chicken vegetable skewers.
Ultimate Provence will also pair extremely well with charcuterie, grilled fish and sushi.
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
There is a lovely concentration to this wine that lends depth and presence that makes it stand out among the rosé pack. It vibrates with raspberry and blood orange, both lifted with springtime blossoms, while savory with peppercorn and a suggestion of thyme.
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James Suckling
A fresh, juicy and well-made rosé with peaches, raspberries and a hint of melon on the nose, following through to a medium body with fresh acidity. Seductive, with a silky texture and a fresh, fruity and tangy finish.
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Wine Enthusiast
If someone asked what Provence Rosé should taste and smell like this is fantastic example. The nose has all the classic aromas of peach and bubblegum with hints of citrus and minerality. The wine completely coats the mouth with nice bitterness in a grapefruit red apple combo. This well balanced wine has a long peppery finish.
The Ultimate Provence vineyard spans 100 acres around the town of La Garde Freinet, at the northern foot of Notre Dame des Anges chapel. It is set in wild countryside and bordered by a vast evergreen oak forest. Ultimate Provence’s contemporary, luminous bottles are inspired by the vineyards light, bright spirit provided by such a magnificent landscape
Whether it’s playful and fun or savory and serious, most rosé today is not your grandmother’s White Zinfandel, though that category remains strong. Pink wine has recently become quite trendy, and this time around it’s commonly quite dry. Since the pigment in red wines comes from keeping fermenting juice in contact with the grape skins for an extended period, it follows that a pink wine can be made using just a brief period of skin contact—usually just a couple of days. The resulting color depends on grape variety and winemaking style, ranging from pale salmon to deep magenta.
Cotes de Provence is an extensive but valuable appellation that includes vineyards bordering the main Provencal appellations. Its sites vary from subalpine hills, which receive the cooling effects of the mountains to the north, to the coastal St-Tropez, a region mainly influenced by the warm Mediterranean sunshine.
Here the focus is on quality rosé, as it defines four fifths of the region’s wines. Following in the rosé footsteps, a lot of new effort is going into the region’s red production as well. A new generation has turned its focus on high quality Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Carignan. Cotes de Provence white wines, which represent a miniscule part of the region as far as volume, are nonetheless worthy of consideration and can include any combination of Clairette, Semillon, Ugni Blanc and Vermentino.