Great Provence rosé wines from the Decanter World Wine Awards
Provence rosé has exploded onto the wine scene in recent years. We have picked out five medal winners from the 180 wines entered into the category at this year's Decanter World Wine Awards...
Provence rosé accounts for nearly 90% of the region’s wine production, and is a style it has absolutely mastered – generally known for its pale colour and light, dry elegance.
The DWWA is the world’s largest wine competition, this year it received over 17,200 entries judged by 219 international wine experts, including 65 Masters of Wine and 20 Master Sommeliers.
The wines below have been selected by Decanter’s tasting team based on medal colour, value and availability. Click on the wines below to see stockist information.
Provence rosé wines at DWWA 2017: Five to try
Bastide de la Ciselette, Lou Pigna, Bandol, Provence, France, 2016
98
DWWA Gold Medal: Subtle aromas but palate shows superbly intense redcurrant - complex, layered, yet fine. Outstanding for freshness, richness and depth, with a long finish. Delicious and elegant.
2016
Bastide de la CiseletteBandol
Domaine de Rimauresq, Côtes de Provence, Cru Classé, Provence, France, 2016
97
DWWA Platinum Best in Show: Lovely strawberry shortcake and hint of petal aromas; generous palate with depth of flavours - spice to frame the delicate fruit, and a fine cushion of lees to carry to an elegant finish.
2016
Domaine de RimauresqCôtes de Provence
Château la Tour de l'Évêque, Pétale de Rose, Côtes de Provence, Provence, France, 2016
95
DWWA Gold Medal: Aromas of smoked strawberry, slight lees and toast; palate nicely different, complex with a lively minerality, lees character, almost oaky, and a lovely cured meat note. Well-played.
2016
Château la Tour de l'ÉvêqueCôtes de Provence
Château d'Esclans, Rock Angel, Côtes de Provence, Provence, France, 2016
95
Gold Medal: Light intensity lemon and strawberries nose; medium-bodied, textured, lees on the palate with some smoked stone, herbs, and a hint of red fruit. Good structure, intense, with a long finish.
2016
Château d'EsclansCôtes de Provence
Aldi, The Exquisite Collection Provence Rosé, Côtes de Provence, Provence, France, 2016
94
Full ripe strawberry, simple and crisp on the nose; fresh and vibrant fruit, an elegant palate with a good finish. Charming.
2016
AldiCôtes de Provence
