Château la Tour de l'Évêque
Vendanges Manuelles Rosé
Côtes de Provence, Provence, France
Pale salmon in color. Nose of minerally melon, echoed on the palate which also yields white flowers and marzipan. Body is light. Acidity is medium minus (as appropriate for the appellation). Finish is surprisingly long. As I’ve read, the 2018 vintage is a bit weaker than its immediate predecessors and that shows here. Not as much depth as last year, but Madame Sumiere still managed to pull off a very nice and typical rosè. As well she should, having invented the style and all. Salade Niçoise is of course a natural pair, but feel free to take this one into the fall. Drink now.
Pale salmon in color. Nose of minerally melon, echoed on the palate which also yields white flowers and marzipan. Body is light. Acidity is medium minus (as appropriate for the appellation). Finish is surprisingly long. As I’ve read, the 2018 vintage is a bit weaker than its immediate predecessors and that shows here. Not as much depth as last year, but Madame Sumiere still managed to pull off a very nice and typical rosè. As well she should, having invented the style and all. Salade Niçoise is of course a natural pair, but feel free to take this one into the fall. Drink now.
Oct 26th, 2019
Warm weather, lovely refreshing rose. Crisp, delicate with peach flavours.
Warm weather, lovely refreshing rose. Crisp, delicate with peach flavours.
Aug 26th, 2017
Sweet, pear, peach, a bit dry. Phenomenal
Sweet, pear, peach, a bit dry. Phenomenal
Aug 8th, 2017