Provence

The final two of the quartet of rosés from Château d’Esclans in Provence (the first is labelled ‘Caves d’Esclans’ as there’s some bought-in grapes in the blend). For reviews of the estate’s top two wines, click Here and Here. Caves d’Esclans ‘Whispering Angel’ Côtes de Provence Rosé 2013, France (~£16 […]

Two Provence Rosés from Château d’Esclans

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Not sure if this wine was as happy as it should be… (Addendum: yes, another bottle tried HERE was much better) Château des Sarrins Côtes de Provence Rosé 2013, France (£15.99 Bibendum, TheDrinkShop.com) Gave this plenty of time to settle before tasting, but on opening, it feels disjointed, with a […]

Château des Sarrins Côtes de Provence Rosé 2013, France

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The finest rosé in the world? Château d’Esclans ‘Garrus’ Côtes de Provence 2012, France (~£70-£80 Berkmann Wine Cellars, Bibendum, Bordeaux Index, Ellis of Richmond, Fine & Rare, www.fromvineyardsdirect.com, Goedhuis, Jeroboams) Very pale in colour, and needs a little coaxing to persuade it to show its true self – this is […]

Château d’Esclans ‘Garrus’ Côtes de Provence 2012, France

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Classy young rosé made from Grenache and Syrah, plus a spoonful or two of Vermentino Mirabeau Pure Rosé Côtes de Provence 2013, France (~£13 mirabeauwine.com) Pale and interesting, this combines gentle ripe strawberry flavours with crisper notes such as red apple, citrus and cranberry, then adds in some of the […]

Mirabeau Pure Rosé Côtes de Provence 2013, France

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