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Ultimate Provence Rose

Name: Ultimate Provence Rose
SKU: 101698
Price: 38.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

Wine · France · 13%

$38.99each

What it tastes like

A French rosé from Provence with fresh strawberry, citrus and floral notes, crisp acidity and a smooth texture.

Strawberry
Citrus

Additional information

Wine
Style: France
Origin: 13% ABV
Alcohol: 0.8 per bottle
Standard drinks

The story of Ultimate Provence Rose

Ultimate Provence, known as UP, is a wine estate at La Garde-Freinet in the Var, in the Plaine des Maures, with 46 hectares of vines in the Côtes de Provence appellation. It was formerly Château des Launes, and it now belongs to MDCV, the group of Provence estates owned by British businessman Mark Dixon, which also runs Château de Berne. The rosé was launched in the United States in 2018.

The vines grow in shallow soil over a slab of sandstone, enriched with humus from oak leaves and vine shoots. Syrah is the main variety on the estate, with Cinsault on the hillsides, Rolle on the lower slopes and young Grenache. The bottle is unusual too: no paper label on the front, just the UP crest and raised stripes pressed into the glass.

The rosé is salmon pink, with floral and light redcurrant notes and citrus zest. The palate is round, with lively freshness and a slight bitter edge. Serve it cold with bouillabaisse, calamari or a couscous.