Ch D'Esclans Whispering Angel Provence Rose 2024

Category:
 
Rose Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Rose Wines
Producer:
 
Ch D'Esclans
Label Name:
 
Whispering Angel Provence Rose
Vintage:
 
2024
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côtes de Provence (La Motte / Esclans Valley).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache, Cinsault, Rolle (Vermentino).
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 92 pts; Falstaff 92 pts; Drinks Business Global Rosé Masters – Gold (Whispering Angel 2024). Widely praised by critics and retailers for 2024 vintage

Tasting Note
Pale salmon-pink. Fresh red berries, white peach, citrus blossom and subtle floral notes; crisp, dry palate with creamy texture and mineral, rounded finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled seabass, prawns, burrata, Niçoise salad, fresh goat cheese, Provençal flatbreads. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, Vietnamese summer rolls, Thai green papaya salad, mild spicy stir-fries.

Production Method
Night-harvested; optical sorting; closed-circuit pressing; blend of free-run and press juices; fermented and aged in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks with regular bâtonnage.

Vineyard Info
Château d’Esclans, acquired by Sacha Lichine in 2006, is a high-profile Provence estate; LVMH took a majority stake in late 2019, expanding distribution while maintaining quality.