2018 Château Minuty Côtes de Provence Rosé et Or, France, Wine Review

This is a higher end Rose that is a blend of Grenache and Tibouren grapes. It is a very bright but light salmon pink color. Quite an expressive nose of watermelon, strawberries along with slight grapefruit and just a touch of wintergreen. On the palate, this is clean and steely. Strawberries and peaches with slight tannins (unusual for a Rose). Long finish. This drinks well on its own but to really show its class, it needed some food. It went amazingly well with a Watermelon, Feta and Mint salad. While this probably will last a few years, the sooner you get to it, the more freshness and energy it will have. One of the better Rose's I have had this year!

Grade:

A-

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Vintage:

2018

Current Price:

$40.00USD

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2018 Château Minuty Côtes de Provence M, France, Provence, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

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Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$21.00USD

I don't know where you live, but here on the shores of Lake Erie, its been a wet, cool spring. That might be good for the grapevines, but its put a bit of a damper on drinking outside. But, it looks like we finally made it. Time to open up some Rose! This is a very attractively packaged rose from Provence. A blend of Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah. It is quite pale pale salmon pink in color, clear and bright. On the nose, this has lots of fresh strawberries, slight hint of orange peel and and a nice minerality. On the palate, this has a bigger texture than it light color might lead o

2018 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé, France, Provence, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$40.00USD

This is 55% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache, and 20% Cinsault. Arguably the best Rose made today. Certainly, it is right up there with a rich track record. This vintage is another winner. A salmon pink and copper color. The nose is very pretty with watermelon along with a slight strawberry and a steely quality. On the palate, this is light and crisp. Slight tannins. Slightly oily texture. Strawberries and slight watermelon notes. Supple. This seems more rounded that some vintages. Good finish. This is very food friendly and will go with almost any food or on its own. These are suppose

2018 Aime Roquesante Côtes de Provence Cuvée Sélectionnée, France, Wine Review

Vintage:

2019

This is a great value Rosé from Provence. It comes in a "flute a corset Provençal" shaped bottle. This wine is pink/orange in color. It has a lovely nose of strawberries with some apricots and slight citrus. On the palate, the strawberries come thru along with a bit of cherries. This is clean and easy to drink. very tasty. It has a nice energy which will fade quickly. Though this wine may last for a few years, it should be drunk now to best enjoy it. It will drink well on its own or with lighter fare but will also work with ribs or other grilled foods in a refreshing way.

2018 Bieler Père et Fils Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Rosé Sabine, France, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$11.00USD

A very pretty Rosé from the heart of Provence. 52% Grenache, 23% Syrah, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cinsault, and 3% Rolle. Salmon pink in color. The nose is nice with cherries, slight floral and strawberries. On the palate, this is dry. Slightly viscous. Nice strawberry fruit. Good acidity. Nice finish. This won't drink better than this but should be good for another year. It goes well with lighter food and salads. Great value.

2015 Chateau Val D'Arenc Fontbrune Bandol, France, Provence, Wine Review

Vintage:

2015

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$19.00USD

This was a new house for me. In a blind tasting, it was the groups #2 wine. While it did not rank quite that high for me, it is an outstanding wine to be sure. A blend of 70% Mourvèdre, 15% Cinsault, and 15% Grenache. Purple in color with some ruby swirls. Bright. The nose has a cherry sweet tart quality. Also fresh cherries and sour cherries. Slight earthiness with a touch of volatile acidity. On the palate, this has a slick texture. Slight tannins. Black cherry fruit. Medium finish. This may still improve a bit as it is still young. It should easily have five to seven more y

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