My search for the perfect summer wine has been
exceptional so far because of the plethora of great rosé that is available. The
Rhône region of France, more specifically Provence and the Languedoc-Roussillon
wine region, traditionally produces great rosé, and many of these can be had at
bargain prices. My latest tasting exploration brought be to the 2012 vintage
Minervois from Chateau Sainte Eulalie.
While the DMZ from South Africa and the Spanish Jumilla rosé I tasted remain top contenders, you won't go wrong with this wine,
particularly when you consider it's just $10 a bottle.
Like all the rosé I've tasted so far, this is very
food-friendly and would go great with roast chicken.
It is a blend of primarily of Syrah and Cinsault with
smaller proportions of Carignan and Grenache. It's full of strawberry,
raspberry, and even cranberry, with a hint of herb. It has a long, fresh finish
that leaves the palate clean.
I score this an 8.5 using my scale at the left.
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