Magnums of rosé for summer
Rosé magnums are not just for the beach clubs of St Tropez. Bring a little luxury to your BBQs, picnics and parties this summer with one of the five rosé wines below available in 1.5-litre bottles.
Magnums of rosé have become a more regular sight in wine shops in recent years. With many marked at under £40, rosé magnums are no longer just for yachts and private beach clubs.
Practically, when it comes to summer garden parties and picnics, the rosé magnum can be more appealing than transporting cases of bottles.
Magnums are, of course, also a statement; a symbol of decadence and a striking centrepiece for any occasion. Summer is the time to kick back with friends, so why not sip your way slowly through a big beautifully chilled rosé magnum?
If you’ve tried any of the wines below in 75cl bottle sizes, you could also see if there’s any difference in taste when the same wine is served in magnum.
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Top rosé wines available now in Magnum
Some of the wines below were tasted from 75cl bottles, but are available in magnum.
Miraval, Rosé, Côtes de Provence, Provence, France, 2013
91
Very pale but attractive pink hue. Good purity on the nose, and palate with depth and concentration to balance the ripe strawberry character. Mouth-filling and with a lot of depth. This is a classy Provence rosé that has a lot of complexity to counter the pure, sweet fruit flavours.
2013
MiravalCôtes de Provence
Château la Mascaronne, Rosé, Provence, France, 2017
A lovely magnum of organic rosé that will flow seamlessly from festive smoked salmon blinis to shellfish or vegetarian starters. A blend of Grenache and...
2017
Château la Mascaronne
Château d'Esclans, Whispering Angel, Côtes de Provence, Provence, France, 2017
91
Has always delivered a fresh and sculpted rosé, on the mineral side of fruity, with a kick of mouthwatering salinity on the finish. Feels a little more grown-up than most other rosés in this price bracket. A blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Rolle, Syrah and Tibouren that’s supremely drinkable.
2017
Château d'EsclansCôtes de Provence
Domaine Clos Sainte Magdeleine, Cassis, Provence, France, 2015
90
There is a slightly different Provence style here that works. The juxtaposition between sweet ripe strawberry and blackcurrant, and spicy, leafy herbal notes gives it great charm. There is bewitching elegance here from the fresh acidity and zesty red currant undertones flowing throughout.
2015
Domaine Clos Sainte Magdeleine
