by Andrew Chalk
This wine is at once a classic provence rosé and equally an individualistic fruity expression of winemaking. It uses grneache noir and syrah grapes to provide flavor and texture and has enough skin contact to impart body on the palate with a heartwarming enveloping of the mouth.
At its peak. Serve with seafood, or chicken.
RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE PRODUCER
"Roseblood Rosé, the flagship cuvée of the esteemed Château d’Estoublon, is proud to announce the release of its new 2024 vintage. Helmed by co-owner and global fashion icon Carla Bruni, this stunning, vibrant wine redefines Provençal elegance and is the perfect mix of crisp acidity, nuanced floral notes, and layered minerality.
2024 was a challenging vintage with a lower yield, resulting in a rosé of refined intensity. A fresh balance of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, and Rolle offers a vibrant freshness and elegant structure, positioning Roseblood Rosé 2024 (SRP: $27) as a standout in this year’s rosé landscape.
Much like the enchanting setting of Château d’Estoublon itself, this wine is an invitation to experience Provence’s natural beauty and timeless artistry. A 300-hectare estate nestled in the Alpilles of Provence, Château d’Estoublon is an ethereal Garden of Eden, a lush countryside of vines, roses, and platan trees, surrounded by fields of lavender and a sprawling vegetable garden. The packaging of the wine itself exudes a whimsical and bold aesthetic - the serpent signifies seductive power, while the rose embodies vitality, capturing the true spirit of Estoublon."
TECHNICAL INFORMATION FROM THE PRODUCER
ROSEBLOOD ROSÉ 2024
Coteaux Varois en Provence, France
ABOUT ROSEBLOOD D'ESTOUBLON
Founded in 1489, Château d’Estoublon is one of the most remarkable estates in France, and has launched with Roseblood d’Estoublon, the most dynamic luxury rosé in the market. Roseblood embodies a history of excellence, a commitment to a special land in the French Provence countryside, and the vision of its extraordinary team of owners.
THE WINE
An exceptional blend of Grenache, Syrah and Rolle sourced from Coteaux Varois en Provence vineyards, Roseblood Rosé results in a harmonious composition of flavors all in an elegant, playful and bold package.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
VARIETY: 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Cinsault, 5% Rolle
VINEYARD: Hillside vineyards of Coteaux Varois en Provence featuring red earth soils with pockets of gravel and flint
WINEMAKING: Direct pressing; temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel and concrete.
VINTAGE: 2024 was a challenging vintage, with far lower yields than normal. The resulting wines have slightly lower alcohol and higher acidity.
AGING: Several weeks on fine lees
ALC. BY VOL.: 12.50%
MY TASTING NOTES
NAME: | Roseblood D'Estoublon 2024, Coteaux Varois en Provence, Vin de Provence, France ($24) |
COMMENTS | |
APPEARANCE | |
Clarity | clear |
Intensity | medium |
Color | orange |
NOSE | |
Condition | clean |
Intensity | medium |
Aroma Characteristics | Strawberry, peach stone, golden apples, lemon, white flowers |
PALATE | |
Sweetness | dry |
Acidity | medium plus |
Tannin | |
Alcohol | medium |
Body | medium plus |
Flavor intensity | medium plus |
Flavor characterstics | Strawberry, peach stone, golden apples, lemon, minerality, wet stones |
Other observations | The fruit/minerality balancde is impressivley precise. |
Finish | Mediium |
Quality Assessment | VG |
Bottle aging | NS |
Sample.
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