Chateau d'Esclans Rock Angel

France, Provence, Côtes de Provence AOC
Bottle
Ratings
90 Wine Enthusiast · 93 The Drinks Business · 4.2 Vivino
Awards
Vivino's 2020 Wine Style Awards Provence Rosé
Identity
Producer Caves d'Esclans
Vol 0.75
Classification AOC
Grapes 85% Grenache, 15% Rolle
Color rosé
Sweetness dry
Tasting
Color Desc pale pink with golden hues
Aroma Bright red berry aromas of raspberry and strawberry, plus exotic fruit, stone, and finely acidic, toasty red fruit.
Palate Fresh and unctuous on the palate, the wine is long and full-bodied, with a balance of freshness and finesse.
Finish The finish is long, full of freshness, and fades to a slightly woody accent with good structure.
Food Pairing grilled fish, seafood platter, Mediterranean dishes
Aging Potential to be consumed as soon as possible
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
ABV % 13.5
Aging Process partially aged in large oak barrels
Fermentation partially barrel fermented in large oak barrels
Terroir
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc Harvesting is conducted in the morning for estate cultivated grapes and during the night for sourced grapes.
Interesting facts
Chateau d'Esclans introduced innovative winemaking techniques that revolutionized Provence rosés.