{"title":"Rosé Wines","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"von-buhl-estate-bone-dry-rose-2024-pfalz-organic","title":"Germany: Von Buhl Estate - Bone Dry Rosé 2024, Pfalz (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape variety: 100% Spätburgunder aka Pinot Noir. Certified organic. 12% alcohol.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRooted in red sandstone and limestone, this vibrant German rosé gains its impressive texture through careful ageing on the lees. Aged in stainless steel and tonneaux, it offers bright notes of wild raspberry, cranberry, and citrus. Bone dry and mineral, it closes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewith a long, lively, and subtly spicy finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 points: Highly recommended; excellent quality - \u003c\/strong\u003e\"a zippy, delightfully raspberry-scented Pinot Noir rosé. Bone-dry yet deeply concentrated, with ripe, juicy blackberry and cherry flavours, it's a firmly structured sip that can stand up to colder weather and sturdier fare like game or salmon. Finishes long with a kiss of smoky spice\" - Wine Enthusiast \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVon Buhl are known as a seriously good producer - being particularly highly regarded in wine trade circles - and they are one of Germany's top fine wine exporters. They are expert at making pretty much all styles at a very high level of quality, using fruit only from their own vineyards: dry white, sweet white (incredible dessert wines), rosé, red, and excellent traditional method fizz. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn fact, Von Buhl is so highly regarded and respected that many young winemakers from all over the world have worked vintages with them, including from Burgundy and Champagne. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey have even had an ex-Champagne Bollinger cellarmaster working for them. I feel this is because, while Von Buhl is one of the most prestigious estates in Germany with a history dating back to 1849, they are quality-focused, forward-thinking, internationalist, and modern in their approach, perhaps evidenced by this wine's bright, modern, funky label! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe production of rosé is for many wine producers often a bit of an afterthought - but not here: they don't follow the common practice of drawing off the juice and making rosé as a by-product of red wine production; for them, rosé is always a standalone main product, given just as much attention as their other styles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes are destemmed with the juice remaining with the skins for 8-14 hours. Then they are pressed, and everything becomes rosé! Fermentation and aging take place equally in used barriques and stainless steel. Hardly any residual sugar remains after fermentation, hence the wine's name \"bone dry\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVon Buhl also know quite a lot about Pinot Noir - they have been growing it since 1849!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovely on its own as an aperitif but it's also a very good food wine: seafood, light poultry dishes and especially charcuterie, meditteranean salads, grilled halloumi, mild to medium spicy dishes, soft and tangy cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the critics say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 points: Highly recommended; excellent quality - \u003c\/strong\u003e\"a zippy, delightfully raspberry-scented Pinot Noir rosé. Bone-dry yet deeply concentrated, with ripe, juicy blackberry and cherry flavours, it's a firmly structured sip that can stand up to colder weather and sturdier fare like game or salmon. Finishes long with a kiss of smoky spice\" - Wine Enthusiast \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/7741\/7819\/files\/Reichsrat_Von_Buhl3.webp?v=1764683811\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"#WineObsessed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52807964098907,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/7741\/7819\/files\/VBBoneDryRoseBottle_fa849663-e73a-4570-8ae8-32b380078bd2.png?v=1776724233"},{"product_id":"monte-del-fra-chiaretto-di-bardolino-2024-veneto","title":"Italy: Monte del Frà - Chiaretto di Bardolino 2024, Veneto (SQNPI-certified)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties: Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. 12% alcohol. Grown on calcareous, clayey, gravelly, sandy soils in vineyards just to the south east of Lake Garda. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranslucent, pale pink in colour, the Bardolino Chiaretto Rosé is elegant with floral, fruity, herbaceous, aromas such as red currant, nectarine, lychee and a gentle touch of white pepper. Delicate flavours influence the aromas, resulting in a long, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine's scores from wine critics - ranging from 94 to 91 points (outstanding\/highly recommended) - are mightily impressive for its humble price point. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you click on this producer's website, they say \"one of the best Italian wineries in Veneto\" - quite a bold statement given the vast size of this northeastern Italian region but given the consistent quality I've seen from them, this does hold true. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwned and run by the Bonomo family since 1958, the estate was originally founded as a monastery a few hundred years prior. It today encompasses 137 hectares\/338 acres, while the family rent another 68 hectares\/168 acres, spread across the Custoza, Valpolicella, Lugana, and Bardolino areas to the north and west of Verona.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSustainability at Monte del Frà\u003c\/strong\u003e: they are SQNPI-certified, the Italian certificate for integrated farming, which involves green manure, sexual confusion, micro-drip irrigation, and zero chemical weeding. As well as local workforces and local raw materials, working with recycled paper, sustainable glass, and a circular use of energy and water resources. The extensive winery renovation and expansion project, which will be completed in the next few years, aims to achieve maximum production sustainability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBardolino - a town as well as a wine DOC - runs up Lake Garda's eastern side, almost half way up the lake. The area is dedicated to red and rosato (pink), known here as Chiaretto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonte del Frà's winery is roughly halfway between Verona (18km to the east) and Lake Garda (17km to the west) and the fruit for this wine is sourced nearby, in the municipality of Sommacampagna.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBardolino's reds and Chiaretto pinks are famously delicately light, fruit-driven, and fragrant. They are GREAT food wines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat a wine this is! If you like the Provence style, then you'll be sure to love this too - especially given this has significantly more character than an equivalently-priced pink from Provence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonte del Frà advise to drink this as an \"excellent summer aperitif with friends. It goes well with pizza, Italian appetizers such as ham and melon or caprese, cold cuts, pasta, Asian and French cuisine, white meat and fish, barbecue and vegetarian cuisine\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe winemaker's tasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Translucent, pale pink. Elegant with floral, fruity, herbaceous aromas such as white flowers, berries, red currant, nectarine, apricot, lychee, melon, gentle touch of white pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry, medium acidity, low tannin, medium body. Delicate flavours influence the aromas, resulting in a long finish. Drink it now, have fun with your celebrations!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the critics say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are mightily impressive scores at this price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luca Maroni.it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points\u003c\/strong\u003e: Falstaff Magazine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 points\u003c\/strong\u003e: \"Outstanding\", James Suckling.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 points\u003c\/strong\u003e: Winescritic.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kerin O'Keefe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16.5\/20 points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jancis Robinson MW \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/7741\/7819\/files\/Monte_del_Fra_Barrels_In_Vineyard.jpg?v=1780335622\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"#WineObsessed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52843388862811,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/7741\/7819\/files\/MontedelFraChiarettoBottle_17ef4ff8-d2f8-4b17-956e-c0df64a46193.png?v=1776723999"},{"product_id":"chateau-saint-maur-clos-de-capelune-prestige-rose-2024-cotes-de-provence-cru-classe-organic","title":"France: Château Saint-Maur, Clos de Capelune Prestige Rosé 2024, Côtes de Provence Cru Classé (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties: Syrah (60%), Rolle aka Vermentino (25%) and Grenache (15%). Certified organic. 13% alcohol. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA few kilometres from Saint-Tropez, Château Saint-Maur is one of only 18 estates in Provence awarded the prestigious Cru Classé designation, a status granted only to the historic, consistently high-quality domaines in Côtes de Provence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Saint-Maur is known for producing some of the region’s most refined, terroir-driven rosés i.e. they look for their wines to have a sense of place, to express the unique characteristics of their vineyard sites. This is rosé winemaking of the highest level - while they do also make whites and reds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine, Château Saint-Maur's flagship, comes entirely from the Clos de Capelune, a 14-hectare plot and the highest vineyard site (at 449m) in the entire Côtes de Provence region. Thanks to this altitude and the clay-limestone soils mixed with schist and quartz, it consistently receives strong critical praise for its structure, intensity, elegance, and complexity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClos de Capelune's high-altitude fruit gives it more persistence, tension, and longevity than a typical Côtes de Provence rosé. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a 'gastronomic' wine - Château Saint-Maur say it's not a glugging \"poolside rosé\" although I'd happily drink it by the pool with some nibbles! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile perfect now, if you can keep your hands off it, it is capable of broadening in complexity with a few more years of bottle age (2028-2030), during which its fruit character will soften and savoury, herbal notes will develop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit is harvested by hand at night, so that the grapes are pressed at the coolest possible temperature to retain freshness and aromatic purity. Fermented slowly at low temperature, only in stainless steel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine is a sommelier favourite, listed in some of the world's greatest hotels and restaurants. I have seen this wine in a famous London department store at £70 a bottle!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is produced in very small quantities - only 6,500 bottles (and 1,500 magnums). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful wine for a summer celebration and\/or a special gastronomic treat! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe winemaker's tasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Lychee colour with pale rose tints. A very delicate, elegant and a fine complex nose which appeals to the tasting of these fine flavours. Very sensual on the palate, this cuvée is supple with a fine volume and intensity. Powerful on the palate. A wine full of character.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo quote Château Saint-Maur themselves, \"Clos de Capelune is a gastronomic wine, reserved for delicate dishes such as langoustine ravioli with Espelette chilli, white truffle risotto, milk-fed veal chops with melting vegetables and new garlic, grilled salmon, clams, prawns, or for a sweet touch, a Solliès fig tart with almond milk ice cream.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the critics say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold, Decanter World Wine Awards: \"powerful, sensual, elegant; of extreme complexity.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScores on average 93 points (\"Excellent\/Outstanding\") since the 2014 vintage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/7741\/7819\/files\/Ch_St_Maur_Logo.png?v=1780342726\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"#WineObsessed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52843538678107,"sku":null,"price":51.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/7741\/7819\/files\/ClosdeCapeluneBottle.png?v=1776709128"},{"product_id":"chateau-saint-maur-m-rose-2024-cotes-de-provence-cru-classe","title":"France: Château Saint-Maur, \"M\" Rosé 2024, Côtes de Provence Cru Classé","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties: Grenache, Cinsault \u0026amp; Syrah. 13% alcohol. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 points (\"highly recommended\"), Decanter Magazine Provence Rosé Panel Tasting: \"Copper-pink. Floral notes, pink lady apple, rhubarb and yellow peach. Silky texture and delicate strawberry fruit. Clean, refreshing finish. Drink 2026-2030\". \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA few kilometres from Saint-Tropez, Château Saint-Maur is one of only 18 estates in Provence awarded the prestigious Cru Classé designation, a status granted only to the historic, consistently high-quality domaines in Côtes de Provence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Saint-Maur is known for producing some of the region’s most refined, terroir-driven rosés i.e. they look for their wines to have a sense of place, to express the unique characteristics of their vineyard sites. This is rosé winemaking of the highest level - while they do also make whites and reds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine undergoes a short cold maceration with fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The result is a wonderfully refreshing, vibrant yet refined wine bursting with citrus notes alongside touches of red berries and salty minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's absolutely as you'd expect from a great Provence \u003cspan\u003erosé but without the marketing guff. No whispering: Château Saint-Maur is all about the quality in the bottle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe winemaker's tasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"An attractive, gleaming salmon pink. This wine charms immediately with its expressively fruity nose, bursting with peachy aromas. In the mouth it offers delicious notes of stone fruit, small red berries, and a subtle touch of grapefruit. An elegant, refreshing wine.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo quote Château Saint-Maur themselves, drink this with \"herb marinated chicken skewers. Carpaccio of beef in vinaigrette. White fish ceviche. Grilled prawns with garlic and lemon. Provençal ratatouille. Grilled vegetable tart. Mediterranean olive and feta salad. Buffalo mozzarella with cherry tomatoes. Strawberry tart. Vanilla panna cotta with red fruit.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the critics say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 points \"highly recommended\" - \u003c\/strong\u003eDecanter Magazine. See below. And note the pricing...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/7741\/7819\/files\/Decanter_Ch_Saint_Maur_M_2024.jpg?v=1780330177\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/7741\/7819\/files\/Ch_St_Maur_Logo.png?v=1780342726\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"#WineObsessed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52908697420123,"sku":null,"price":18.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/7741\/7819\/files\/ChStMaurMRoseBottleFinal.png?v=1777756600"},{"product_id":"france-french-ambush-rose-2024-2025-languedoc-roussillon","title":"France: French Ambush Rosé 2024\/2025, Domaine de Cabrials, Languedoc-Roussillon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eGrape varieties: 60% Grenache, 40% Cinsault. 13.5% alcohol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eWith a quick glance you will see headline prices of a few other online stockists that are lower, but these do not include the delivery cost while our £14.50 price \u003cem\u003edoes \u003c\/em\u003einclude delivery on six bottles - meaning our price is actually one of, if not the lowest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eDomaine de Cabrials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a historic wine estate located on chalk and clay terraces just west of Béziers in the Languedoc region of southern France. The estate is famous for producing high-quality, approachable, and affordable French wines, with fun, modern labels and a strong sense of 'joie de vivre'. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate consists of 80 hectares (200 acres) and features a 19th-century mansion built on the site of a medieval château. It is today owned and run by the Julien family. They don't put their name to anything that isn't of good quality, whatever the price point. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a lot of dross produced in the Languedoc, yes, but it's also a source of some great value wines and many producers have really lifted their game over the last few decades - thanks to the competition from new world countries, they have had no choice but to do so! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for this wine were harvested at night and then pressed at a cool temperature to preserve freshness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWonderfully dry, crisp and easy to enjoy, this charming pink boasts plenty of juicy berry flavours - think strawberry and raspberry - with a refreshing touch of citrus that lifts the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReally well-made: respect for terroir and restraint in the winery are the hallmarks of this estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat on its own, with some nibbles, and with seafood (e.g. grilled prawns), summer salads, charcuterie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"#WineObsessed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53224358871387,"sku":null,"price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/7741\/7819\/files\/FrenchAmbushRoseFinal.png?v=1780336639"},{"product_id":"france-cuvee-azur-2024-2025-igp-mediterranee-cotes-de-provence","title":"France: Cuvée Azur 2024\/2025, IGP Méditerranée, Provence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties: \u003cspan\u003eGrenache, Syrah, Rolle, \u0026amp; Merlot. 13% alcohol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe expressive, fruity nose is brimming with small red berry fruit; in the mouth it is refreshingly fruity with tangy notes of fruit drops. A light, bright rosé. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA few kilometres from Saint-Tropez, Château Saint-Maur is one of only 18 estates in Provence awarded the prestigious Cru Classé designation, a status granted only to the historic, consistently high-quality estates in Côtes de Provence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Saint-Maur has been a Cru Classé since 1955. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003echâteau itself is steeped in history: it was built at the end of the 19th century and inherited its site from a former monastery established on the estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Saint-Maur is known for producing some of the region’s most refined, terroir-driven wines i.e. they look for their wines to have a sense of place, to express the unique characteristics of their vineyard sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCuvée Azur is Château Saint-Maur's entry-level label for everyday drinking and is the house\/by the glass wine at many great restaurants in the region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine is from vineyards on sandy limestone soils that rise up from the tranquil waters of the Giscle, a small river at the foot of Grimaud, a short distance from the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the vineyards are sun-drenched, the cooling effect of the river and the light winds from the sea preserve freshness and moderate sugar accumulation, and thus alcohol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit is harvested by hand at night, so that the grapes are pressed at the coolest possible temperature to retain freshness and aromatic purity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an easy to enjoy, airy, delicate pink that reveals all the freshness and elegance of the IGP Méditerranée.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarbecues, charcuterie, seafood, vegetables. The producer recommends the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThinly sliced charcuterie \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eas an appetizer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSautéed prawns with pineapple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eOctopus salad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAntipasti of marinated artichokes and parmesan shavings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eTomatoes and burrata.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelon and mint leaf granita.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Winemaker's Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A vibrant lychee-coloured rosé with golden highlights. 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