Summer time in France is time for Rosé, and more precisely the Rosé de Provence, which is the king of Rosés! This delightful rose-petal-colored wine, served very chilled, is a favorite, especially during the summer months. It is almost a non-negotiable tradition that all French people look forward to, and that signals “Vive les vacances“! Except perhaps for the iconic Ricard Pastis enjoyed on Petanque courts. Rosé is served as an apéro, brunch, or any meal, but preferably during a light Mediterranean lunch. It’s always time for Rosé or “L’heure du rosé”!
What makes a French rosé so special, and in particular the Rosé de Provence? Well, first of all, there are several types of French rosé wines, and 6 regions where rosé is produced: Provence, Bandol, Rhône Valley, Languedoc, Bordeaux, and Loire Valley. Provence in the South of France accounts for over 40% of the rosé production.
The label Côtes de Provence AOC (appellation d’origine contrôlée) includes 85 communes between Nice and Marseille and accounts for almost 75% of all Provençal wine, with rosés alone at 80%. Rosé wine is made of Grenache, the main grape variety in the Côtes de Provence, with Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Carignan.
Popular brands of Provence rosé include Château Miraval, Domaine Tempier, Château d’Esclans, which produces the award-winning Whispering Angel, Domaines Ott, Château de Pibarnon, Maison Saint Aix, Château Leoube and Château Pradeaux.
“In the Esclans Valley angels whisper. If you drink this wine, you might hear them… If you visit us, you might see them.” Sacha Alexis Lichine, Creator of Whispering Angel
Tchin! Tchin! Santé!
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