Barton & Guestier Tourmaline Côtes de Provence Rosé 2023 (France)

Description

Dry, Floral, Raspberry

"It's beautifully expressed on the nose, showing watermelon, Gala apple, sweet strawberry, and floral aromas. The palate displays fine focus and juicy fruit intensity, making it refreshing and instantly appealing. At its best: now to 2026" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Aug 2024

Pale shiny pink color. Seductive and delicate with ripe red berries and white flowers on the first and second nose. An explosion of fruit. Expressive on the palate with a nice freshness throughout the finish.

As the famous pink gemstone 'Tourmaline', this unique flask cradles this jewel from Côtes de Provence.

A blend of 50% Grenache, 35% Cinsault and 15% Syrah grown in Provence, in the southeast of France, in a countryside valley called les Maures.

Our steadfast commitment to high-quality wine gives a special care dedicated to the grapes after the picking to avoid oxygenation and to preserve a light pink colour.  Destemmed grapes – maceration period for a few hours – pressing – alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature (16-18°C / 60-65°F). Ageing on fine lies for 2 months before bottling.

Food Pairing: Aperitif, salads, grilling and Mediterranean dishes Best served between 10°C and 12°C / 50°F and 54°F.