Domaine de la Croix - Côtes de Provence Cru Classé Irrésistible rosé 2023
Provence
Rosé
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Drink
90/100
James Suckling
"Impossible to resist this high-class rosé!
"Nose of brambles, warm herbs and sweet spices. Medium-bodied, with a spicy touch in the middle and a lively finish." (James Suckling 2024). Elegant, with a saline finish, it lives up to its name!
Features
Estate
Domaine de la Croix
Cuvée
Irrésistible
Vintage
2023
Designation
Côtes de Provence
Region
Provence
Grape varieties
50% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, 15% Syrah, 5% Tibouren, 5% Rolle, 5% Clairette
Terroirs
Clayey scree and sand on shale
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Destemming before pressing, yeasting, low-temperature fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats.
Breeding
In temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Pale pink, luminous colour
Nose
Expressive, red fruit and peach aromas
Mouth
Balanced, full of freshness and citrus notes
Serve
Between 8 and 10°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Perfect with pink shrimp salad with avocado, Provençal olive tapenade, goat's cheese toast...
Domaine de la Croix
Côtes de Provence
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
Owned by the Bolloré group, this 108-hectare cru classé has returned to the limelight thanks to judicious investment. La Bastide Blanche, from the same owner but much smaller, produces wines from 13 hectares of vines. The wines are beautifully consistent in all colors, demonstrating the consistency of quality in winemaking. However, they still lack the complexity and personality befitting their cru status.
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2024) 90/100
About the wine:
Nose of brambles, warm herbs and sweet spices. Medium-bodied, with a spicy center and a lively finish.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. PATRICK D. Published on 23/08/2024
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