Ch Galoupet Cru Classe de Provence Rose 2021

Category:
 
Rose Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Rose Wines
Producer:
 
Ch Galoupet
Label Name:
 
Cru Classe de Provence Rose
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côtes de Provence (Provence)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache, Syrah, Tibouren, Rolle (Vermentino), Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sémillon.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter tasting & citation; Falstaff 94 points; The Drinks Business 'Best Green Launch' / Green Award; praise from Bettane & Desseauve

Tasting Note
Complex, intense nose of ripe apricot, peach, almond and honey; full-bodied, velvety palate with dried-fruit and saline finish, Mediterranean minerality and fine spice.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled fish, roasted chicken, lamb chops with rosemary, salads, creamy cheeses. Asian: spicy green curry, sushi/sashimi, Thai salads, grilled miso fish.

Production Method
Parcel-by-parcel harvest and gentle pressing; 38% of the blend vinified and aged 4–5 months in 600L oak (50% new / 50% 1‑yr); estate grapes; conversion to organic/biodynamic practices.

Vineyard Info
Château Galoupet, Cru Classé Côtes de Provence (since 1955), ~69 ha vines in 'Provence Cristalline'; refounded with focus on regenerative practices and organic conversion.