Winemaker Notes
Aix Rosé 2017 is the result of great passion and dedication to produce the best possible rosé. The hypnotizing pale pink color of this vintage reveals the fruity freshness of top quality Provence rosé. Its generous taste, harmonious structure and long finish makes it the perfect rosé to drink with friends all day long!
Blend: 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 20% Cinsault
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
There’s the slightest touch of reduction, but then watch as fresh nectarines, dried nutmeg and white pepper unfold. Medium body, vibrant acidity and a medium finish. Drink now.
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Wine Enthusiast
This wine has the richness characteristic of Aix-en-Provence. Ripe red fruits, layers of intense acidity and tangy texture come together to make a wine that is packed with fruitiness as well as great freshness. Drink this full-bodied wine from late 2018.Editors' Choice
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.
A fantastic source of dry rosés from the usual red Rhône varieties, Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence is a coastal, hilly region whose variations in elevations and microclimates make it ideal for viticulture. Red and a small amount of white wines, also made from Rhône grape varieties, are found here as well.