La Sangliére La Riviera Rosé Cotes-de-Provence 2015
The Data
Country France
Appellation Cotes-de-Provence
Varietal Rosé Blend
Retail Price $12.95
ABV 13%
Score 3.5 Stars/89 points
In the Glass
Appearance
Brilliant, pale pink color.
Aromatics
Bright scents of tart red berries with red grapefruit, dried and fresh herbs with loads of mineral in support.
Flavor
The palate echoes the nose delivering a vibrant and crisp mid-palate that offers subtle red fruit notes with generous citrus edges and mineral notes that rise on the finish.
Intensity & Texture
Light to medium-body with generous citrus-like acidity keeping it fresh and bright with a spicy note from the complex tart fruits.
Cool Factor
We absolutely love vibrant and well-made Provence Rosé.
Value Grade
As you know, we love Rosé in volume in the summer so bright, crisp, and lovely Rosé sold for under $15 are very much in our sights.
Analysis
This crisp and spicy Rosé is made with a blend of 70% Cinsault and 30% Grenache. This is a classic wine from the Cotes-de-Provence in southeast France. Wine has been made here for at least 2,600 years and while many styles of wines are made here Rosé accounts for more than half of the total production. 89 points out of 100.
How to Enjoy
Serve chilled as an ideal summer aperitif.