Winemaker Notes
Tender and pale like the wild rose (églantier). Floral (peony) with notes of citrus. A fresh and acidic attack. Aromas of red berries (strawberry and redcurrant) and lozenge for its acidulous side. Delicate, airy and refreshing, with an aromatic persistence that unites a mineral finish and a hint of salt.
Pairs well with fish and grilled vegetables, sweet and salty dishes(pineapple pork,
orange chicken), or a tomato tart.
Professional Ratings
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Wine & Spirits
Like the flower it’s named for, this is pretty, with an herbal-floral aroma. A direct-press of grenache with a little mourvèdre and syrah, it has plenty of juicy strawberry flavor kept bright and light by citrusy acidity, and a round, smooth texture. Elegant and all of a piece, it’s a terrific buy at the price.
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.
Gently rolling hills covered by large, round stones on south-facing slopes, Costieres de Nimes is a substantial IGP zone that was formerly considered part of the Languedoc. Today it is included as a section of the southern Rhone; its climate, topography and wines put it more in line with that appellation. Grenache is its most important red variety, along with Mourvedre, Syrah and Carignan. Half of the production here is rosé.