Caves d'Esclans - Whispering Angel 2016 (Magnum)
Provence
Rosé
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90/100
Wine Spectator
"Seductive, with a creamy texture on the combination of white peach, mango and white cherry flavors that remain nicely defined on the finish, thanks to a subtle mineral framework." (Wine Spectator) Inspired by the angels of the Château d'Esclans chapel, the Whispering Angel cuvée is the result of a partnership with neighboring winemakers handpicked to provide the highest quality grapes.
Features
Estate
Château d'Esclans
Cuvée
Whispering Angel (Magnum)
Vintage
2016
Designation
Côtes de Provence
Region
Provence
Grape varieties
Grenache, Rolle, Cinsault
Terroirs
selection of terroirs in the La Motte en Provence region
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Winemaking
destemming and light crushing at 7-8°C to avoid oxidation. Free-run juice and press juice vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Bâtonnage (stirring of the lees) twice a week.
Tasting & pairing
Eye
rose petal color
Nose
aromas of red berries
Mouth
Delicate, with notes of fresh grapes. Dry finish.
Serve
at 8-10°C
Open
and serve!
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairing
can be enjoyed on its own as an aperitif, with a crudités platter or mixed salad
Château d'Esclans
Côtes de Provence
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2018 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
Since 2006, this estate has belonged to Sacha Lichine, former owner of Château Prieuré-Lichine in Margaux. With the help of Patrick Léon (ex-Mouton-Rothschild), he has largely taken over to produce wines of great definition. Their Garrus cuvée is probably the most expensive Provence rosé on the market.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated domain (2018 guide) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
A famous match manufacturer from Marseilles in the 1850s, Joseph Toussaint Caussemille was one of the many owners of Château d'Esclans, and gave his name to the estate, which was commissioned by a 19th-century building inspired by Tuscan villas and built on the remains of a medieval château. Sacha Lichine, son of the late Alexis Lichine, former owner of Château Prieuré-Lichine, took over this 267-hectare estate (including 44 hectares of vines) in 2006, renowned for its wood-aged rosés.
Wine Spectator
Rated 90/100 (Very good wine)
About the wine:
Seductive, with a creamy texture and a combination of white peach, mango and white cherry aromas that remain nicely defined on the finish, thanks to a subtle mineral framework.
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