Pale, dry Provence rosé from right by the sea.
This is the flagship rosé of Château Les Valentines at La Londe-les-Maures, a few kilometres from the Mediterranean. Pale salmon pink in the glass, then fresh and energetic in the mouth.
Tastes like: White peach, melon and white currant, with lime and a hint of hawthorn blossom.
Feels like: Light-bodied and dry, with bright freshness and no oak.
Great with: Grilled prawns, salads and Mediterranean vegetables.
Singapore and Asian favourites: Sashimi, Thai salads, Vietnamese rice paper rolls.
The geeky bit: A blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre grown on schist soils at La Londe, a cooler, coastal corner of the Côtes de Provence where sea breezes keep things fresh. Certified organic.
Why we like it: This is what people mean when they say “proper Provence rosé”: pale, dry and gone before you notice.
Serve: 8 to 10°C. Well chilled.
Alcohol: 13%
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