Les Jamelles Pays D'Oc Clair de Rosé 2022 (France)

Description

• Dry style
• Apple & pear
• Subtle spice
• Refreshing

"Pale pink in colour, it’s delicately aromatic on the nose with Gala apple, citrus peel and strawberry nuances, followed by a finely textured palate that’s pristine and juicy. Elegant and poised with a fabulous long refreshing finish" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2023

"Bright, even, pale blush pink. The nose is delicate and softly full, with strawberry, cherry, stonefruit and blossom aromas. Medium-light bodied, aromas of strawberry and cherry melded with peach, adorned by delicate blossom. The mouthfeel is soft with fine-textured phenolics and flows smoothly with lively acidity. Subtle spice lingers and lifts a refreshing finish. This delicate floral, red-fruited rose possesses a soft, refreshing line" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Oct 2023

"Floral, mineral, fruity and classic with a bouquet and palate of peach and saffron, apricot and red apple. Crisp, taut, fruity and dry with flavours that reflect the bouquet. There’s a fine chalky quality and piquant acid line. Well made, youthful and primed for summer 2024 drinking" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Sep 2023

Doted with lovely pale pink colour, Les Jamelles Clair de Rosé is perfectly balanced, fresh, lively and round, with floral and fruity aromas of raspberry and grenadine.

The grapes for this wine are sourced from diverse terroirs: those from the Herault Valley’s mid-slope vineyards, under the influence of the Mediterranean climate, yield rich, warm, sun-drenched wines; a little further to the south, the sandy alluvial soils around the Thau lagoon basin lend freshness and salinity; while further east, the calcareous clay soils in the environs of Narbonne, where the climate is dry and sunny, yield rich wines.

The grapes are pressed immediately after being harvested. The must is clarified using flotation in order to obtain very clear juice that is then vinified as for a white wine and fermented at low temperatures (15°C). There is no malolactic fermentation.

“Clair de Rose” embodies the quintessence of a Les Jamelles Rosé, though, exceptionally, it is a blend of two grape varieties, Grenache and Cinsault. The result is a subtle wine that is well balanced: elegant and delectable, floral and fruity, fresh and round on the palate.

Food Pairing: Enjoy well chilled (8°C) as an aperitif, with salads, grilled meats, pizza, summer vegetables, or with Asian cuisine. Catherine Delaunay likes to serve it with prawn skewers marinated in ginger and coconut milk. Or try it with a simple slice of melon and prosciutto.