Mas de Cadenet Grande Garde Rose, Cotes de Provence Sainte Victoire

"...the top cuvée from the Negrels' Mas de Cadenet estate. An organic, oak-fermented and oak-aged blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah, its perfectly structured and gratifyingly complex, with notes of quince, redcurrant, pear, herbs, spice and even liquorice. This is rosé for grown-ups, although Im not sure that Mrs R and I gave it quite the respect it deserves, draining it in a flash." 
Jonathan Ray, The Spectator Magazine

Resulting of meticulous work in the vineyard and in the cellar, this cuvée offers sublime gastronomic wines with great aging potential. This cuvée has a limited distribution in well-known gourmet and Michelin stared restaurants. Like their cuisine, this ambitious wine has a strong personality. This cuvée demonstrates that rosé is also a great wine able to flourish over time. The old vines selection, the meticulous work on the lees and micro-oxygenation give a fresh and unctuous texture to this rosé. It also bring an specific aromatic palette on ripe fruit and spices (quince, mango, blood orange , nutmeg, gingerbread, …). The density and length of this wine takes it away from the aperitif register. This rosé often finds its place around tomatoes stew sauce as well as classic dishes: bouillabaisse, ratatouille and even lasagne!