Château de Nages
Héritage Grenache Blend
Costières-de-Nîmes, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Château de Nages — Héritage Rosé 2023
Costières de Nîmes AOC — Rhône Valley, France 🇫🇷
Overview:
A Rhône rosé blend led by Mourvèdre 65%, supported by Grenache 18% and Syrah 17%. Organically farmed and grown on iron-rich, pebbly soils, giving this rosé more structure and character than the average style.
Aromas & Flavors:
Fresh strawberries, red currants, and subtle watermelon notes layered with delicate florals and a touch of soft spice. Fruit-forward but refined, with a slightly savory Rhône edge.
Mouthfeel:
Light-to-medium body with bright, balanced acidity. Textured and lively without sharpness, offering more depth and grip than a typical easy rosé. Clean, composed finish.
Food Pairings:
Grilled salmon, Niçoise salad, light cheeses, Mediterranean dishes, or white pizzas. Also works beautifully as a standalone aperitif.
Verdict:
A serious yet approachable rosé that overdelivers, structured, expressive, and versatile. A step above casual pinks while still easy to enjoy.
🍷 Did You Know?
Costières de Nîmes sits at the southern edge of the Rhône but is heavily influenced by Mediterranean breezes, helping preserve freshness while still allowing full ripeness, which is why rosés from here often balance richness with lift.
Château de Nages — Héritage Rosé 2023
Costières de Nîmes AOC — Rhône Valley, France 🇫🇷
Overview:
A Rhône rosé blend led by Mourvèdre 65%, supported by Grenache 18% and Syrah 17%. Organically farmed and grown on iron-rich, pebbly soils, giving this rosé more structure and character than the average style.
Aromas & Flavors:
Fresh strawberries, red currants, and subtle watermelon notes layered with delicate florals and a touch of soft spice. Fruit-forward but refined, with a slightly savory Rhône edge.
Mouthfeel:
Light-to-medium body with bright, balanced acidity. Textured and lively without sharpness, offering more depth and grip than a typical easy rosé. Clean, composed finish.
Food Pairings:
Grilled salmon, Niçoise salad, light cheeses, Mediterranean dishes, or white pizzas. Also works beautifully as a standalone aperitif.
Verdict:
A serious yet approachable rosé that overdelivers, structured, expressive, and versatile. A step above casual pinks while still easy to enjoy.
🍷 Did You Know?
Costières de Nîmes sits at the southern edge of the Rhône but is heavily influenced by Mediterranean breezes, helping preserve freshness while still allowing full ripeness, which is why rosés from here often balance richness with lift.
Dark Cherry but much lighter easier to drink
Dark Cherry but much lighter easier to drink
Jun 12th, 2024
Light, not too flavorful. Dark appearance
Light, not too flavorful. Dark appearance
Aug 6th, 2023
Je comprend ce que les gens peuvent aimer, goût distinctif mais pas dans ma palette. Moins pire en respirant mais bof…
Je comprend ce que les gens peuvent aimer, goût distinctif mais pas dans ma palette. Moins pire en respirant mais bof…
Mar 26th, 2023
Nice color and bouquet. A touch of sweetness. Quite potent for Rose: 14.5% alcohol.
Nice color and bouquet. A touch of sweetness. Quite potent for Rose: 14.5% alcohol.
Jul 27th, 2022Dusty and stale. Both the glass and the bottle got dumped down the drain.
Dusty and stale. Both the glass and the bottle got dumped down the drain.
Aug 7th, 2021