Ch D'Esclans Whispering Angel Provence Rose 2023

Category:
 
Rose Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Rose Wines
Producer:
 
Ch D'Esclans
Label Name:
 
Whispering Angel Provence Rose
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côtes de Provence (Esclans Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache, Cinsault, Rolle (Vermentino)
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling ~91-92 points (2023 vintage). Widely praised as a benchmark Provence rosé; regular high scores from major reviewers and broad international distribution

Tasting Note
Pale pink; fresh red berries, citrus and floral notes with saline minerality. Medium-bodied, crisp acidity and a smooth, round, bone-dry finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled fish, lobster, Niçoise salad, roast chicken, charcuterie. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai larb, lightly spiced Chinese seafood. Versatile with Mediterranean mezze.

Production Method
Night-harvested fruit; optical sorting, soft crushing; blend of free-run and press juices; cold, stainless-steel fermentation with temperature control and lees stirring for mouthfeel.

Vineyard Info
Château d’Esclans, estate in the Esclans Valley near Saint-Tropez; bought and developed by Sacha Lichine (2006). Moët Hennessy/LVMH acquired majority stake in 2019.