Light ruby core, rather pushing the envelope for rose (I've seen red Sancerres that are actually paler than this). A bit of heat on the nose, and some fresh red berry fruit. Dry, balanced acidity, a touch of salinity and bitterness on the finish. Rather full-bodied for a rose, and the alcohol feels quite high (though it is only 12.5%). The red berry fruit from the nose carries over well on the palate, and the length is medium. Holding up very well after 3 years.
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Quite dark for a rose and carries that through into the favour profile which is a little fuller than with other roses. Still has a crisp, fresh finish.
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mixed feeling about this wine. perhaps didn't know what to expect. The last rose i had was some cheapies from brown brothers - which is cordial compare to this wine. So if BB stuff is your sort of thing, you're not going to like this wine - it has scents of red roses, rasberies, stunning colour and has a fruity tast with a bit of oak. It is a challenge for me to find a matching food for it, and resort to have it on its own.
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11/28/2019 - WeinVixen wrote: 96 Points
Amazing. Did not think it would stand up after 10 years. Fresh and lively.
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7/13/2014 - kwattro wrote: 91 Points
The oak is more pronounced coupled with hint of mocca. It's an interesting wine, worked well with chinese food especially chicken or pork dishes.
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6/30/2012 - Guy Des Rosiers wrote: 85 Points
Light ruby core, rather pushing the envelope for rose (I've seen red Sancerres that are actually paler than this). A bit of heat on the nose, and some fresh red berry fruit. Dry, balanced acidity, a touch of salinity and bitterness on the finish. Rather full-bodied for a rose, and the alcohol feels quite high (though it is only 12.5%). The red berry fruit from the nose carries over well on the palate, and the length is medium. Holding up very well after 3 years.
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1/21/2012 - Softie wrote: 91 Points
Dry low acid pleasant drinking; preferably drank that 12 months ago
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10/24/2010 - jwongham wrote: 88 Points
Very good. A rose to enjoy with a meal rather than a summer afternoon quaffer Has structure and length.
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10/22/2010 - Mivvy wrote: 83 Points
Quite dark for a rose and carries that through into the favour profile which is a little fuller than with other roses. Still has a crisp, fresh finish.
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3/18/2010 - kwattro wrote: 89 Points
mixed feeling about this wine. perhaps didn't know what to expect. The last rose i had was some cheapies from brown brothers - which is cordial compare to this wine. So if BB stuff is your sort of thing, you're not going to like this wine - it has scents of red roses, rasberies, stunning colour and has a fruity tast with a bit of oak. It is a challenge for me to find a matching food for it, and resort to have it on its own.
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2/2/2010 - Softie wrote: 90 Points
Good savoury Granache based Rose. A bit light for the Italian food, Bruschetta excepted.
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12/24/2009 - Mic Mac wrote:
Didn't like this at all. Amazing colour but a high level of bitterness.
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