Provence
Cave d'Esclans - Côtes de Provence - Whispering Angel - Rosé - 2022
Characteristics
Country / Region: Provence
Vintage: 2022
Name: AOP Côtes de Provence
Grape variety: A blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Rolle, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre, and Tibouren.
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: Rosé
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
The estate has been rated 2 stars in the Bettane + Desseauve 2024 Guide.
Wine:
A benchmark for Provence rosés, the 2022 Côtes de Provence Whispering Angel Rosé offers a magnificent taste of the Mediterranean. Crafted from a blend of various Provencal grape varieties, it showcases delightful fruit with exceptional freshness. With a good consistency, clean and sapid, this rosé reveals vibrant energy and perfect balance with nuances of wild strawberries and white pepper. More than just a rosé, it stands as a wine in its own right, perfect as an aperitif but also excellent with grilled fish or shellfish...Vinification:
Mechanical harvesting, destemming, and light crushing are followed by no maceration; fermentation and vinification are conducted in stainless steel tanks with temperature control.Color:
A brilliant rosé, pale with light copper reflections.Nose:
Fresh and pure, marked by wild strawberries and a hint of white pepper.Palate:
Sapid and refined, this rosé is consistently delightful, mouthwatering, fresh, and balanced. A classic from Provence.
Temperature:
Serve between 8 and 10°C (46 and 50°F).Food and wine pairing:
Perfect for aperitif, grilled fish, shellfish, and fine, iodine-rich dishes.Cellar aging:
Enjoy now and until 2025.
Esclans is an undeniable phenomenon whose aura significantly transcends borders. Its cuvées are featured on the menus of the most prestigious establishments worldwide, with the United States—a country where the estate enjoys incredible popularity—serving as its primary market.
Here, nothing is left to chance in the creation of luxury rosés. The vinification and aging equipment are top-tier, and Bertrand Léon, a recognized oenologist and owner of Château Les Trois Croix in Bordeaux, orchestrates this elite superproduction.