Caves d'Esclans - Whispering Angel 2017 (Magnum)
Provence
Rosé
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Drink or Keep
14,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
Inspired by the angels in the Château d'Esclans chapel, Whispering Angel is the result of a partnership with neighboring winegrowers handpicked to provide the finest quality grapes. Beautifully textured, with aromas of white peach, exotic fruits (mango) and a mineral framework.
Features
Estate
Château d'Esclans
Cuvée
Whispering Angel (Magnum)
Vintage
2017
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.
Alcohol content
13%
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
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy on its own as an aperitif, with a platter of raw vegetables or a mixed salad.
Château d'Esclans
Côtes de Provence
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 14.5/20 (Vintage 2016) (Good wine)
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.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.7/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. DOMINIQUE I. Published on 22/10/2019
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Note and review by M. STEPHANE L. Published on 11/03/2019
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Note and review by M. EDOUARD D. Published on 23/07/2018
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