Ch D'Esclans Rock Angel Provence Rose 2022

Category:
 
Rose Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Rose Wines
Producer:
 
Ch D'Esclans
Label Name:
 
Rock Angel Provence Rose
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côtes de Provence (Provence)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache, Vermentino (Rolle), Cinsault, Tibouren
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 92–93 pts (highly rated). Wine Enthusiast 90–91 pts. Falstaff 91–93 pts. Decanter World Wine Awards – Silver / 92 (DWWA listing)

Tasting Note
Delicate red berries, white peach and citrus with floral and stony mineral notes. Rich, creamy texture from partial oak, bright acidity and a long, silky finish.

Food Pairing
Sushi and sashimi (Japanese), ceviche (Latin), seafood risotto, grilled seabass or prawns, roasted herb chicken, salade Niçoise, smoked salmon spaghetti; Asian pairings: tempura, seared tuna, Thai-style grilled fish, lighter Korean BBQ cuts.

Production Method
Direct-press rosé with closed-circuit pressing; juice fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel and 600L demi-muids; partial oak ageing with bâtonnage twice-weekly for ~6 months before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Château d'Esclans (acquired by Sacha Lichine in 2006) produces premium Provençal rosés — Whispering Angel, Rock Angel and Garrus — known for modern winemaking and selective sourcing across the Esclans valley.