Château L'Escarelle, Rosé, AOP Côteaux Varois en Provence, France (150cl.), 2022
Producer Profile
Chateau de L’Escarelle of one of the most prestigious wine estates in the heart of Provence, with 100 hectares of organically certified vineyards set in 1,000 hectares of beautiful woodland.
In the past year this property has made impressive steps to establish itself as a major player of sustainable agriculture in France. In 2016 the estate achieved Haute Valeur Environnementale certification (France’s most stringent environmental certification scheme, level 3), demonstrating their deep-rooted commitment to protecting the natural world. Their vines are planted at up to 500 metres above sea level, hugging the slopes of the Montagne de La Loube and adapting to the estates' clay and limestone soil profile. The terroir’s distinctive character is perfect for creating highly-expressive, elegant Rosé wines.
Viticulture
Produced using organic farming methods from shallow clay-limestone & sand soils situated at around 250m / 820 ft. above sea level.
Winemaking
Mechanically-harvested in the early hours of the morning to obtain wine of an attractively pale colour. Grapes are completely destemmed. The approach to winemaking is by the traditional method in stainless steel vats: short period of skin maceration before pressing. Cold temperature settling is the next stage. Fermentation is temperature-controlled and malolactic fermentation avoided to retain those crisp, fresh aromas.
Oak Ageing
No oak ageing
Tasting Note
The ‘Château’ is the most traditional – and the oldest – of their wines. It’s blended in the traditional way, with a short maceration period – these wines are designed to be drunk fairly soon. Dependable, elegant and bursting with fruit. The ideal way to get to know the vineyard and taste the terroir. Delicate and elegant floral aromas with lively minerality on the palate, clean attack and delicious strawberry notes.
Food Matching
Perfect as an aperitif or an accompaniment to southern French dishes.
Awards
James Suckling 91 Points
Very pale rosé with aromas of chopped apples, pomelos, peaches, sea shells and jasmine flowers. Delicious core of stone fruit here, with a medium body and fresh, creamy finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now. 91 Points, JS, March 2023.
Vinous 90 Points
Mint gives way to crushed apples and citrus zest as the 2022 Rosé Les Deux Anges blossoms in the glass. It is soft-textured and round in feel. A creamy wave of ripe melon and sweet spice envelopes the palate. It finishes wonderfully fresh and potent, with young peach and candied ginger notes. The Les Deux Anges is seductive. 90 Points, June 2023.
Syrah 40%
Grenache 30%
Cinsault 30%
13%
Closure
Natural cork
Colour
Rose
Still wine
Case Size
3 x 150cl