Ratings
2017 vintage 90 points Wine Enthusiast
Identity
| Producer | Chateau Gassier |
| Vol | 0.375 |
| Grapes | 40% Grenache, 31% Syrah, 12% Cinsault, 6% Semillon, 5% Rolle |
| Color | rosé |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Very clear rosé with delicate peach hues |
| Aroma | Notes of almond flowers, peach, clementine, grapefruit, white flowers, white fruits, spicy notes, fresh clementine, white acacia flowers, white melon, white pepper |
| Palate | Luxuriously round mouthfeel, fresh and pretty, balanced between generosity and roundness, crisp acidity, delicate blend of peach, apricot, raspberry, citrus, and mandarin |
| Finish | Refreshing yet smooth finish with a touch of mandarin and grapefruit |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with salmon and mango poke bowl, grilled prawn skewers, Provencal vegetables a la plancha |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| No oak aging, no oak influence |
Interesting facts
| Chateau Gassier is a family estate with winemaking history since the late 19th century. The estate is located in the foothills of Montagne de Sainte-Victoire, Provence. The Gassier and Jeanjean families joined forces in 2004 to develop the estate. |