{"title":"May 20: Rosé Roundup","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-de-terrebrune-bandol-rose-provence-france-2021","title":"Domaine de Terrebrune, Bandol Rosé, Provence, France, 2021","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore acquiring vineyards, Georges Delille trained as a sommelier in Paris. In 1963, he bought what would become Domaine de Terrebrune, a property in Ollioules, just east of Bandol, framed by the Mediterranean and the mountain called Gros-Cerveau (Big Brain), dotted with olive groves and scenic views—an idyllic spot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the years following the declaration of A.O.C. Bandol (1941), mass overhauling and reconstruction of vineyards were commonplace, and vignerons were eager to revive the noble Mourvèdre grape. Georges spent ten years just renovating the property; he terraced hillsides, refashioned the masonry, replanted vineyards following the advice of Lucien Peyraud, designated soils to lie dormant and regenerate, and built a new cellar. In 1980, his son Reynald joined him after finishing winemaking school, and together they launched their first bottled vintage of Domaine de Terrebrune, which Reynald named in honor of the rich, brown soils they farm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganic \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eReynald Delille\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e50% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache, 25% Cinsault\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBandol, Provence, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDomaine de Terrebrune Bandol Rose has an exotic nose dominated by pomelo, then honeysuckle and wet roses emerge, and then develops the complexity of a potpourri of flower petals. The palate is marked by the delicate structure of its bitters. Its intensely fruity flavors are enhanced by the minty and peppery side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePale salmon-flesh color; delicate aroma—zest of red grapefruit and lemon; exotic, spicy character. Great plenitude of flavors including passion fruit, and a beautiful minerally freshness which comes from the limestone soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAromas of pink nectarines, dried orange peel, summer flowers, herbs and minerals. It is full and rounded with sleek, silky texture and a polished, mineral finish. It is both rich and crunchy. Drink now.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct Size: 750ml\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kermit Lynch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40358868221994,"sku":"","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/Domaine_de_Terrebrune_Bandol_Rose_Provence_France_2021.jpg?v=1762529439"},{"product_id":"domaine-giacometti-patrimonio-cru-des-agriate-rose-corsica-france-2021","title":"Domaine Giacometti, Patrimonio “Cru des Agriate” Rosé, Corsica, France, 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Giacometti family boldly moved to the large, rugged, empty, and arid Agriates Desert in 1987, taking over vines that had been planted in 1966. The appellation authorities granted Patrimonio appellation status to these vines, even though the estate is several miles from the village of Patrimonio and other vineyards. Given the isolation of the domaine, word of the wines and the estate haven't travelled far, though an important and loyal Corsican clientele has permitted the domaine to thrive. The Giacomettis have long made a generous, approachable style of Patrimonio, similar to what has traditionally been served by the pitcher at the Corsican dinner table. The terroir here provides conditions that allow the Niellucciu vines to forage deep into the granite rock for nutrients and to ripen without excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find the estate one needs to venture far from the one paved road of the region, and a good 4x4 vehicle is essential. The founder, Christian Giacometti, has gradually been handing over the reins to his daughter Sarah and son Simon after 25 years of constant and heroic labor to make wine in an inhospitable land. The kids are all right, as they say, continuing on with their unique and eminently drinkable style of Patrimonio, all the while experimenting with Sciaccarellu plantings (extremely rare for Patrimonio) and offering a glimpse of great things to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimon Giacometti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95% Niellucciu, 5% Sciaccarellu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCorsica, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor centuries, agricultural plans and projects have failed spectacularly in this aptly named desert, and the Giacomettis struggled for many years as well. It took more than three decades of organic farming and persistence for their vines to learn to go deep, away from the parched and sea-salt-crusted surface. Made from Niellucciu blended with a splash of Sciaccarellu, this classy rosé is remarkably fresh, pure, and focused, with a filtered-through-granite minerality—as well-suited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eapéritifs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eal fresco\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e summer feast!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kermit Lynch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40362161012778,"sku":"","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/products\/Domaine-Giacometti-Patrimonio-Cru-des-Agriate-Rose-Corsica-France-2021.jpg?v=1762529462"},{"product_id":"domaine-ott-by-ott-rose-cotes-de-provence-france-2023","title":"Domaine Ott, By Ott, Rosé, Côtes de Provence, France, 2023","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIn 1896, after a tour of France’s many vineyards, Marcel Ott, a young graduate in agronomy engineering, finally found an estate that inspired him. To set the scene, we are in Provence. The Mediterranean is lapping at the shore a mere stone’s throw away... \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn these parts, growing vines is the legacy of ancient times. Alas, a short while before Marcel Ott’s discovery, phylloxera had wreaked havoc on the vines. The land was cheaper, but the vineyards would have to be replanted. The wine had lost a great deal of its soul in the vineyard’s reconstruction. Marcel Ott bought several estates and began renovating them with the determined ambition to create great Provencal wines from noble grape varieties. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, 120 years later, cousins Christian and Jean-François Ott dedicate their life to their ancestor’s love for the site. In 2004, Domaines Ott joined Louis Roederer and its fabulous selection of wine craftsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristian and Jean-François run three estates: Château de Selle, Clos Mireille (both Côtes de Provence) and Château Romassan (Bandol). Each of these properties has its own individual charm and personality. Each can be proud of their extremely elegant rosé, red and white wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarcel Ott\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% Grenache, 25% Cinsault, 10% Syrah, and 5% Mourvèdre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCôtes de Provence, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThese wines express all the richness of the terroirs of Provence and offer an exciting and pleasurable drinking experience. Produced organically, they infuse the know-how of a winemaking family with the vibrations of Provence. They represent the unique expression of the Ott\u003cspan class=\"ott__star\"\u003e⋆\u003c\/span\u003e style.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delicate peach-colored robe, shining and radiant. The nose, highly expressive with notes of nectarine and rose, evolves towards pomegranate with a hint of fresh almond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-bodied, the palate balances between luscious aromas of yellow fruits and the tang of grapefruit, leading to a lively finish carried by citrus zest. The wine offers a pleasant length.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-describedby=\"slick-slide40\" class=\"slideshow__item blocs3cslidemobile__blocs__item scroll-reveal-fadeup-fake is-visible\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"txtb blocs3cslidemobile__blocs__texte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its fresh fruit and citrus notes, slightly exotic character and delightfully lively acidity, the rosé is perfect for aperitifs and relaxed meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Enthusiast\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFresh aromas of peach, pear, lemon and fresh cut grass burst from the glass of this pale rosé. It coats your mouth with lively flavors of stone fruits and ocean salinity. A robust rosé with great acidity and long spicy finish can be paired with with light proteins or is complex enough to drink on its own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fresh, red-fruited rosé with sliced strawberries, pink nectarines, fresh flowers and citrus peel undertones. Crunchy and zesty on the palate with a medium body and saltine notes. Flavorful and vivid. Drink now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Vinous\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuch zippier than the 2022, the 2023 Rosé BY.Ott shimmers with energy. At its core, this wine is the essence of strawberries. It's admirable in its purity of fruit, but it's also just slightly less harmonious than the previous vintage, with a bit of heat poking through. I keep waiting for more layers to develop, but aside from a little hit of crunchy sea salt minerality toward the close, you just hop on and ride the strawberry train. Tart orange juice freshness pings in right at the end, compelling me to raise my score slightly. Also, the finish is long...ok, maybe this is pretty good!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct Size: 750ml\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SGWS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50682046218545,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/Domaine_Ott_By_Ott_Rose_Cotes_de_Provence_France_2023.jpg?v=1738695220"},{"product_id":"chateau-pesquie-le-paradou-cotes-de-provence-rose-rhone-france-2024","title":"Famille Chaudiere, Le Paradou, Cotes de Provence Rose, France, 2024 (Pesquie)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eParadou is a family and fraternal story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two brothers from a family winegrowers (Pesquie in Ventoux), Alex and Fred.... \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThey pay tribute to their parents and grandparents, to the Provençal tradition at the heart of which they grew up. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic, biodynamic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWinemakers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAlexandre and Frédéric Chaudière\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e60% Cinsault, 30% Grenache, 10% Rolle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCotes de Provence, France\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA colour of a pale and crystalline pink, in the nose of the notes of fresh berries then notes of lemons and flowers. A mouth on the vivacity, the freshness. Beautiful balance with greedy notes of exotic fruit and white flowers. The final is more on minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIan Blackburn - TEETH - 92 points \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eI have tasted 100's of 2023 and 2024 rose to find a few that I truly believe are difference makers.  This is a great Rosé complexed enough for any moment and elegant enough for any quality of table....  Color 14.5, Aroma 22.5, Body 22.5, Overall 32.5 - 92 Points \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WINEBOW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51773870047537,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/Famille_Chaudiere_Le_Paradou_Cotes_de_Provence_Rose_Rhone_France_2024_a485a587-a142-4924-aae3-f857d588c152.jpg?v=1756819539"},{"product_id":"rumor-rose-cotes-de-provence-france-2024","title":"Rumor, Rose, Cotes de Provence, France, 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhen Barry Bayat launched RUMOR as an elegant global brand, his goal was to redefine one of the most prestigious and exclusive categories: French Côtes de Provence rosé. In Provence, Barry collaborated with one of the region’s most esteemed winemakers to craft RUMOR—a rosé that exemplifies the elegance and authenticity synonymous with the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo introduce his creation to the world, Barry debuted RUMOR at some of Europe’s most prestigious venues. RUMOR quickly gained momentum, expanding its global presence, including a rapid introduction to the United States and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, RUMOR Rosé is recognized internationally, poured at iconic venues and exclusive events around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWinemakers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBarry Bayat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e50% Grenache, 25% Cinsault, 25% Syrah\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eProvence, France\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eElegant and light, with a nose of white flowers and citrus. Pairs well with a variety of foods, including Mediterranean cuisine, light pastas, sushi, grilled seafood, chicken and steak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA fresh, juicy and crisp Cotes de Provence rosé with frozen raspberries, apricots and some herbs on the nose. Medium-bodied with bright acidity. Precise and vivid, with volume and poise. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink now. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SGWS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51791074099505,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/Rumor_Rose_Cotes_de_Provence_France_2024.jpg?v=1756823959"},{"product_id":"clos-cibonne-tentations-rose-cotes-de-provence-france-2024","title":"Clos Cibonne, 'Tentations,' Rose, Cotes de Provence, France, 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAt the heart of a green setting, the visitor is immediately seduced by the site’s serenity. Surrounded by vineyards, the cellar and its reception area welcome you. The cellar, truly mythical place, where the memory of past generations who have glorified the wine Gods and the Tibouren is still alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coastal 15-hectare vineyard, the Tibouren grape variety predominates in the rosé-making and guarantees the Clos Cibonne vineyard’s quality and authenticity. Other grape varieties complete the blends such as Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOlivier Deforges\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e50% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, 15% Syrah, and 15% Tibouren\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eProvence, France\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDelicate and discreet nose, hints of spices and yellow fruits such as apricot. The nose matures into exotic fruits and a nice minerality. Elegant, supple, and round on the palate, with hints of peach on the finish. Perfect for the aperitif or with desserts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avanelle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51956267319601,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/Clos_Cibonne_Tentations_Rose_Cotes_de_Provence_France_2024.jpg?v=1761056425"}],"url":"https:\/\/merchantofwine.com\/collections\/may-20-rose-roundup.oembed","provider":"Merchant of Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}