The wine's story
A fine Provence rosé is a wonderful thing indeed. The passionate and innovative winemakers at Domaine d'Estienne - an established winery quickly gaining a reputation as one of the most impressive in the region - know this better than most, and have perfected their craft over the past decades to consistently deliver the goods, time after time. Their wines perfectly capture the subtleties and complexities of their awe-inspiring southern French terroir, which sits back from the Mediterranean, yet catches those brisk sea breezes in order to ensure slow and impactful ripening of their flawless fruit.
Using a combination of traditional French viticultural methods and state-of-the-art winemaking equipment, the team at d'Estienne are able to truly make the most of their wonderful Provence grapes. Their wine is made from a masterful blend of Grenache and Syrah, grown in the mineral-rich and saline soils of Alpes de Haute Provence IGP, and managed to ensure small yields which pack in a massive amount of flavour. Because the winemakers allow only the most minimal contact with the skins, seeds, and stems of their grapes during maceration, that distinctive and delicate Provencal blush of pink is achieved perfectly, lending their wines a sense of juiciness and body countered by the natural acidity of the fruit. Make no mistake, this is Provence rosé at its finest, made by those who take their craft, heritage, and sense of time and place very seriously indeed. A fine Provence rosé is a wonderful thing indeed. The passionate and innovative winemakers at Domaine d'Estienne - an established winery quickly gaining a reputation as one of the most impressive i... read more
Sommelier notes
Such a delight to look at, let alone drink! Ultra-bright in the glass, with a very expressive nose - delicious notes of candied fruits and tart citrus flavours; fruity yet fresh. Well rounded, with depth and a great sense of succulence. Rosé is really such a great summer option.
The appellation of Coteaux Varois en Provence is an area located within Provence, near the coast. The estate of d'Estienne itself covers 40 hectares in this small sub-appellation and sits on soils that are a mixture of clay and limestone.
Their wines are always fresh, vibrant and very refreshing. Such a delight to look at, let alone drink! Ultra-bright in the glass, with a very expressive nose - delicious notes of candied fruits and tart citrus flavours; fruity yet fresh. Well rounded, with... read more
Food pairings
What could be better than a chilled glass of classic Provence rosé on a sunny Christmas afternoon? This is the kind of thirst-quenching pink wine we dream of when the sun is beating down on our backs while we sweat over a barbecue… and it’s going to pair fantastically with any kind of fish or seafood you’re chucking over the coals this Christmastime! This rosé wine is also going to go very well with sweet and spicy pork dishes, as well as dishes which use fresh cheeses, salad leaves, and anything involving oysters or mussels. Nice! What could be better than a chilled glass of classic Provence rosé on a sunny Christmas afternoon? This is the kind of thirst-quenching pink wine we dream of when the sun is beating down on our bac... read more
More Info
Cellar Period: 3-5 years - This will improve over the next few years, but don't be afraid to open it today!
Alcohol Level: 13.00%
