By Yohan Castaing
The 2023 Cotes de Provence Rose from Château d’Esclans reveals a delicate, perfumed bouquet of red berries, pomegranate, grapefruit and peaches, delicately intertwined with discreet oaky notes. Medium- to full-bodied, layered and sappy, it’s seamless and pure with a fleshy core of fruit and a lot of freshness, culminating in a mineral, spicy and nicely oaky finish. This is a real effort.
Drink Date: 2025 – 2033
Composed primarily of old-vine Grenache Noir and Vermentino, the 2023 Cotes de Provence Rose Les Clans opens with a delicate, refined bouquet of strawberries, gooseberries, spring flowers and subtle hints of spice and oak. Medium- to full-bodied, it’s round and supple, with an elegant core of fruit and a fleshy mid-palate that leads to a long, mouthwatering, mineral-driven finish. It should age gracefully for at least 2–3 years and beyond.
Drink Date: 2025 – 2035
The 2023 Cotes de Provence Rose Garrus is a true success, offering an alluring bouquet of pomegranate, spices, ripe orchard fruits and red berries, delicately framed by subtle oaky nuances. Medium- to full-bodied, sappy and ample, it is layered and textural, with a tactile core of fruit and a touch of freshness that lifts the finish. This is a structured, sophisticated rosé that can age gracefully, promising to reveal further complexity over the next 4–5 years.
Drink Date: 2025 – 2030