Winemaker Notes
Pale and pink-hued, this thirst-quenching wine is the epitome of French rosé. Expect flavors of tart red fruit, white cherry, and citrus rind, with a lingering, saline-tinged finish. For a crowd-pleasing apéro wine to satisfy an array of palates, this bottle is just the ticket.
Blend: 75% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, 5% Syrah
Professional Ratings
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Decanter
Pale rose colour. Delicate nose with aromas of fresh strawberries and touches of cream. Lovely ripe palate, easy to drink.
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James Suckling
Melon, mixed berries and some orange zest on the nose. Medium body with fresh acidity. Mellow and creamy, yet it remains fresh and vivid. Salivating finish. Grenache, cinsault and syrah.
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 small category representing the wines that either fall outside of appellation lines or don’t subscribe to the law and traditions set forth by the French government within certain classified appellations, “Vin De France” is a catch-all that includes some of the most basic French wines as well as those of superior quality. The category includes large production, value-driven wines. It also includes some that were made with a great deal of creativity, diligence and talent by those who desire to make wine outside of governmental restrictions. These used to be called Vin de Table (table wine) but were renamed to compete with other European countries' wines of similar quality.