Provence
Provence is blessed with a Mediterranean climate of warm summers and mild winters. With an annual average of up to 3,000 hours, excessive sun is a concern although the heat is alleviated by the northerly mistral wind, and the risk of fungal diseases is minimal – which makes the region suitable for organic viticulture. It is predominantly known for its rosé wines, which account for over half of Provençal production and are usually dry.
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A blend of Grenache and Cinsault, direct pressed and fermented at relatively low temperatures, this is an archetypal Provence Rosé, a category which is getting more and more popular and in which the spectrum of quality is ever-widening. Mascaronne is right at the top of the pile, quite literally, its stony, photogenic vineyards carved out of the rocks, its fruit cultivated organically and at low yields.
The 2016 vintage enjoyed a benevolent ripening season, even by Provençal standards, and this harmonious backdrop has been expertly captured by our friends at Mascaronne. Cinsault and Grenache are the majority shareholders here, and are perfectly complementary; the first floral and lifted, the second rounded and generous. The wine is a symphony of red fruit and soft spice, its gentle nacreous colour perfectly antithetical to the expressive and joyful fruit basket of the palate.
The 2016 vintage enjoyed a benevolent ripening season, even by Provençal standards, and this harmonious backdrop has been expertly captured by our friends at Mascaronne. Cinsault and Grenache are the majority shareholders here, and are perfectly complementary; the first floral and lifted, the second rounded and generous. The wine is a symphony of red fruit and soft spice, its gentle nacreous colour perfectly antithetical to the expressive and joyful fruit basket of the palate.
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This rosé has been specially blended for Berry Bros. & Rudd by Château la Mascaronne, which is based in the beautiful rolling hills of the Côtes de Provence. Juicy red berry fruits of wild strawberries and redcurrants are combined with refreshing herbal notes of lemon verbena and hints of spice. The crispness of acidity and salinity on the palate brings vibrancy and tension.
Fiona Hayes, Wine Buyer
Fiona Hayes, Wine Buyer
Domaine de Triennes,
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The 2018 Triennes displays a delicious red-berry perfume with hints of watermelon and pink grapefruit. Subtle citrus and verbena notes lift the palate, combined with generous acidity and a moreish saline note on the finish. This is a wonderfully balanced, refreshing and vibrant rosé. Drink now to 2020.
Fiona Hayes, Buyer (summer 2019)
Fiona Hayes, Buyer (summer 2019)
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A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault, this has beautiful precision – a result of the parcels being vinified separately and the vigneron’s attention to detail. The exuberant citrus profile has red berry fruit perfume and subtle mint and verbena notes that bring aromatic lift. There is a zesty acidity with crunchy red fruits on the palate.
Fiona Hayes, Wine Buyer
A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault, this has beautiful precision – a result of the parcels being vinified separately and the vigneron’s attention to detail. The exuberant citrus profile has red berry fruit perfume and subtle mint and verbena notes that bring aromatic lift. There is a zesty acidity with crunchy red fruits on the palate.
Fiona Hayes, Wine Buyer
Chateau Miraval,
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A less than entirely predictable growing season kept the Miraval vignerons on their toes in 2014, and that includes owners and honorary winemakers Brad and Angelina, whose interest is far from merely academic when it comes to the upkeep of one of Provence’s most attractive estates and the nurturing of some of its best-placed vines. As usual the blend is shared between Cinsault, Grenache, Rolle and Syrah and the colour a veil of pale pink modesty. The palate impresses with its focus and concentration, the aromas of Morello cherry, damask rose and Provence scrub translating to an elegant mouth feel, textured and harmonious, with a gentle bittersweet personality and a finely chiselled finish.
Simon Field MW - Wine Buyer
Simon Field MW - Wine Buyer
Chateau Miraval,
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Miraval has become the go-to rosé for many and I don’t see that changing with the great 2018 vintage. Very pale in colour, this is fresh, vibrant but perfectly polite, with notes of peach, delicate wild strawberry and a floral lift too. The finish is long and balanced, with a touch of texture meaning that it works perfectly with food, yet doesn’t dominate the palate without. I know what I’ll be drinking this spring and summer…
Gary Owen, Private Account Manager, Fine Wine
Gary Owen, Private Account Manager, Fine Wine
Chateau d'Esclans,
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Wonderfully fresh with aromas of wild raspberry, forest fruits and acacia, flicks of lavender and mandarin come through with a few swirls of the glass. The palate is fabulously balanced, offering a generous texture which is underpinned by a vibrancy of red strawberries, white peach and herbal notes, and an energetic, uplifting acidity. Delectable as it is, there’s a serious backbone here which gives the wine another layer. The long finish has a flourish of rhubarb and gentle salinity that begs for another sip.
Chris Lamb, Private Account Manager
Chris Lamb, Private Account Manager
Domaine du Gros'Nore,
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Domaine Gros’Noré is close to the sea, its clay-limestone soils etched into a natural amphitheatre, providing a unique microclimate with the most pleasing maritime conditions. Owner and winemaker Alain Pascal has rebuilt his father’s old winery by hand. His father was, how shall we put this, of a not-modest stature and the name of the property is a specific, affectionate reference to his girth. The winemaking is natural, taking advantage of “marine humidity” and plenty of sunshine.
This is a blend of 90 percent Mourvèdre, the balance shared between Cinsault and Carignan. The 2009 is richer and fuller than its immediate forebear; black cherry and pot pourri aromas lead to a profound and powerful mid-palate, quite challenging in the intensity of its youth, but with no lack of food-friendly potential.
This is a blend of 90 percent Mourvèdre, the balance shared between Cinsault and Carignan. The 2009 is richer and fuller than its immediate forebear; black cherry and pot pourri aromas lead to a profound and powerful mid-palate, quite challenging in the intensity of its youth, but with no lack of food-friendly potential.
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Fiona Hayes, Wine Buyer