Les Clans, Château D'Esclans, Provence 2018
£36.00
WAS £39.00
Product Code: 1218F201
"If you tasted this blindfolded you would simply not guess that it was a rosé and would probably plump for a good white Burgundy. Stunning." - Jonathan Ray, The Spectator Magazine
The Stradivarius of rosé lightly oak aged Les Clans sings quality. If you tasted this blindfold you would simply not guess that it was a rosé and would probably plump for a good white Burgundy or possibly a Condrieu. It has wonderful subtle fruit flavour sand a creaminess that you dont normally associate with rosé it will also age beautifully over the next 2-3 years. Perfect with Dover sole or lobster.
Grape:
/Grenache/Rolle/Syrah
Region:
/Provence
Country:
/France
ABV:
/12.50%
Unit:
/Bottle (75cl)
Not quite in the same league as Garrus the estates and almost certainly the worlds best rose but a world class rose in its own right & a relative bargain at c1/3rd of the price.
Made using a method more normally associated with the production of a Grand cru white Burgundy. Only grapes from the oldest vines on the best lots of the Esclans estate are selected and optically sorted. 90% free run juice and no maceration gives the wine a beautiful translucent pink colour whilst an extra year of ageing before release & 10 month oak barrel fermentation results in an incredible combination of structure and complexity.
Aromas of sandalwood and red berry carry through to a generously textured palate and a long creamy finish with a hint of spice. Tannins give the wine a wonderful structure while allowing its beautifully balanced acidity to hold all the characteristics in perfect harmony. Highly recommended!
