Domaine Fabrice Gasnier - Le Rosé 2025

In 1990, at the age of 21, Fabrice Gasnier — after formative stints in Entre-Deux-Mers, Champagne and Burgundy — returned to his Chinon roots to make wine with his father Jacky in 1990. The estate comprised of 25 hectares, all within the commune of Cravant-les-Coteaux. The age of the vines average 45 years and are all south-facing, an imperative characteristic given the marginal climate of Chinon. A fourth-generation winegrower and vigneron, Fabrice employs biodynamic techniques in farming (certified since 2008), no pesticides or herbicides; yields are extremely low. The estate’s gradual transformation to organic, then biodynamic farming invigorated their vines, allowing them to reach deep into the limestone bedrock. As a result, Fabrice’s wines are aromatic and racy with great concentration and length. Delicious upon release, but they are excellent candidates for short-term aging.

Domaine Fabrice Gasnier’s “Le Rosé” pours a gorgeous pale salmon. With a gentle swirl, beautiful red berry and citrus aromas jump from the glass intertwined with hints of white flowers, fresh thyme and river stone. The palate is crisp and vibrant, balancing mouthwatering fruit flavor (wild strawberries, red currants, watermelon purée and ruby red grapefruit) with an energetic acidity and a saline minerality that makes this rosé bright, refreshing and effortlessly drinkable. A wonderful pairing for seafood and salads… Enjoy with grilled shrimp over mixed greens, Niçoise salad, roasted spring vegetables over quinoa or broiled salmon with herbs.