Château de Lauzade - Côtes de Provence Rosé 1.5 L 2020

Château Lauzade is located in the village of Luc-en-Provence, nestled between the Massif des Maures mountain range and the hills of the Haut-Var region, which perfectly protect the estate's vineyards from the battering Mistral winds. The estate consists of 50 hectares, of which 40 are planted to vines on a mix of clay and limestone soils. Walking through the property, one can notice fountains spewing water throughout the vineyards. The explanation is that the vines are planted on top of a large spring, which provides a permanent source of water allowing for the roots to drink anytime they need. As a result, the vines are perfectly balanced every year, producing healthy, vibrant fruit that makes delicious wines each vintage.

The Château Lauzade rosé is a blend of 50% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, 20% Tibouren and 10% Syrah. In the glass, the wine sits a pale salmon color with pink highlights. Aromas of white peach, red delicious apple and perfectly ripe cherry enticingly waft from the glass, intermingled with a wet-rock minerality. On the palate, the wine is focused with a zippy acidity and flavors of tangerine, grapefruit and alpine strawberry to complement the stone and orchard fruits on the nose. Long and mineral driven with a beautiful softness, elegance and drinkability, this Provençal rosé is the perfect companion for raw or chilled shellfish or seafood salads, as well as grilled or roasted vegetables drizzled with aioli. However, this wine is so delicious and easy to drink that it is also an outstanding aperitif. Anyway you drink it, there is almost too much to love about this rosé from Château Lauzade!