Another favorite to emerge from the crop, or is it gaggle? of 2015 Provençal pinks I've been working my way through. The Le Grand Cros Côtes de Provence l'Esprit de Provence is elegant and conch shell pink with layers of ripe peach, melon and honeysuckle submerged under edgier mineral notes that are readily communicated in both the nose and palate. It's very lean, taught—a mix of pink grapefruit rind and sea foam that demands a food pairing. For me this is quintessential Provence and beautifully proportioned too. 14% ABV | Sample
Another favorite to emerge from the crop, or is it gaggle? of 2015 Provençal pinks I've been working my way through. The Le Grand Cros Côtes de Provence l'Esprit de Provence is elegant and conch shell pink with layers of ripe peach, melon and honeysuckle submerged under edgier mineral notes that are readily communicated in both the nose and palate. It's very lean, taught—a mix of pink grapefruit rind and sea foam that demands a food pairing. For me this is quintessential Provence and beautifully proportioned too. 14% ABV | Sample
May 4th, 2016
First Rose of the season. Off to a fine start!
First Rose of the season. Off to a fine start!
Mar 17th, 2016
Final bottle for the last summer days.
Final bottle for the last summer days.
Sep 9th, 2023
Nice acidic easy drinking rosé. Great for starters and creamy cheeses!
Nice acidic easy drinking rosé. Great for starters and creamy cheeses!
Apr 8th, 2017
Rose tasting, Liberty wines
Rose tasting, Liberty wines
Mar 6th, 2017
Perfect al fresco meal accompaniment
Perfect al fresco meal accompaniment
Jul 2nd, 2016
It's a white blend, not the rosé. Excellent dry, long finish. Sunshine in a bottle.
It's a white blend, not the rosé. Excellent dry, long finish. Sunshine in a bottle.
Oct 3rd, 2015
2014 vintage. Fresh berry fruits, chalky and metalic. On the palate, the silky textural nature of the wine is very noticeable - there's some body and concentration here. The wine had medium plus acidity and there's no noticeable tannic grip. More strawberry note on the palate than the nose. Although it's dry, there is a sweetness to the mid palate and finish. Decent Length. Although I am not a lover of rose wine, I would happily drink this in the south of France on a warm evening with a plate of sole goujons.
2014 vintage. Fresh berry fruits, chalky and metalic. On the palate, the silky textural nature of the wine is very noticeable - there's some body and concentration here. The wine had medium plus acidity and there's no noticeable tannic grip. More strawberry note on the palate than the nose. Although it's dry, there is a sweetness to the mid palate and finish. Decent Length. Although I am not a lover of rose wine, I would happily drink this in the south of France on a warm evening with a plate of sole goujons.
Aug 12th, 2015
Lovely. First quaff delivers ripe raspberries/cherries/strawberries. Some body that can only be described as mildly woodsy. Nose follows up that body with under-ripe red berries. Finish is quite long for a rose. Can stand up to lamb i think.
Lovely. First quaff delivers ripe raspberries/cherries/strawberries. Some body that can only be described as mildly woodsy. Nose follows up that body with under-ripe red berries. Finish is quite long for a rose. Can stand up to lamb i think.
Apr 17th, 2015
Lovely light French Rosé peach color & delicacy. Delectable claimed retail of $24 I paid $6!
Lovely light French Rosé peach color & delicacy. Delectable claimed retail of $24 I paid $6!
Jan 31st, 2016
Provence, France
