Description
The Wine:
French Provence rose at its very best… both fruity and crisp, but certainly not short on sophistication either, with notes of grapefruit, acacia blossom, donut peaches and pomegranate, a beautifully-balanced palate with cranberries and freeze dried raspberries too, and long, elegant finish.
More Details:
“Crisp and fresh with a bit of sinew and a sublte twist of bitter orange and orange flower water alongside the notes of white peach. This is quite a mineral rose and beautiful with food.” – Victoria Moore
“Very, very pale pink; gold tints. Delicately scented. Bone dry but not bony. The flavours are tissue-paper fine, barely there, but it’s far from neutral. Apricot, lavender. Luminous and almost ghostly with nacreous light. Like a JMW Turner watercolour in a glass.” – Tamlyn Currin, jancisrobinson.com
The Maker:
Located in the foothills of the Massif des Maures, the stunning Grand Cros estate is like something out of a feelgood Romcom, with the old manor house and vineyards surrounded by pine trees, olive groves and dry stone terraces.
Owned by the Faulkner family since 1989, they’re a traditional family run outfit who bowled us over with their integrity and humble genius, foregoing the marketing bumph of some of their neighbours to produce honest and delicious wines. And we’re not the only ones who think so, in 2015, Decanter magazine selected their 2014 rosé as best rosé in the world, as well as the range catching the attention of none other than the queen of vino herself, Jancis Robinson, who has included their wines in no less than 3 of her top 10 lists for the year.
Known for pushing boundaries while staying true to tradition, this estate is among the most technically advanced in southern France. However, their commitment to quality remains rooted in meticulous hand-harvesting and artisanal winemaking. Provence is revered as the heartland of dry rose, and Le Grand Cros epitomises this legacy. Dry and fruit-forward, this wine enchants with its softness, refinement, and vibrant freshness. Its well-structured palate and nuanced aromatics make it an ideal choice for food pairing.
Food Pairing:
Sushi, Ceviche, salads, pasta with clams, crab roll, gazpacho.
Additional Details:
Vegan Friendly
Sustainable farming practices – H.V.E. certified (biodiversity and eco-friendly credentials)
Additional information
| ABV | 12.5% |
|---|---|
| Size | 750ml |
| Country of Origin |
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