La Belle Angèle Rosé 2023 (France)

Description

Dry, Pomegranate, Spice

"It's delicately lifted on the nose, showing apricot, pomegranate, crunchy apple, and subtle spice aromas. The palate displays fine flow and juicy fruit flavours, well framed by elegant texture and crisp acidity, finishing lingering and refreshing" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jan 2025

"Fresh, bright and fruity with core flavours or quince and pear then a touch of red berry. Crisp, dry, a finely textured mouthfeel and and emerging flavours of peach and red apple with a lick of saffron. Balanced and well made in a ready to drink expression. Best from day of purchase through end of summer 2026" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Jan 2025

"Bright, even, pale coral. The nose is full, packed with cherry, strawberry, stonefruit and blossom. Medium-bodied, aromas of ripe nectarine melded with cherry and strawberry, blossom and a touch of pepper. The fruit is juicy, elevated by a touch of sweetness, which contributes to a round mouthfeel. Lively acidity lends a refreshing finish" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Feb 2025

Pretty pink in color, this wine is perfectly balanced, fresh, lively and smooth, with floral and fruity notes.

La Belle Angèle was a famous character of the early 20th century. Known for her beauty and joie de vivre, she was the muse of many French impressionist painters. La Belle Angèle wines praise this figure of the «Belle Epoque» by embodying the same values that characterized the woman : charm, elegance, joie de vivre and fine taste. Discover this range of fruit forward, expressive and approachable Vin de France with a new, distinctive, contemporary French presentation.

Clay-limestone, sand and silt. Grenache is a grape which comes from Spain and that gives powerful and generous wines. Roots are vigorous and resistant. By controlling yields, the expression of aromas is better and the color more intense. To produce rosé wines, Grenache is often blended with Cinsault. This late grape variety needs sun and hot weather tomaturate. The roots are fertile and productive especially when grown in poor and dry soils. The Cinsault temper the richness of Grenache by giving freshnes and tension.

Direct pressing.  Clarification of the must by flotation in order to obtain a very clear juice which is vinified as a white wine and fermented at controlled temperature (15°C). No malolactic fermentation. Our Rosé is aged in vats for few months. The ageing period is voluntarily short in order to keep fruit forward aromas.

Food Pairing: Its fresh delicate aromas will perfectly match salads, barbecue or asian cuisine. It is also excellent served on its own, as an aperitif. Serve at 8°C.