Dom. Sainte Lucie Cuvée MiP Cotes-de-Provence 2015
The Data
Country France
Appellation Cotes-de-Provence
Varietal Rosé Blend
Retail Price $22
ABV 13%
Score 3.5 Stars/88 points
In the Glass
Appearance
Brilliant, very pale salmon color.
Aromatics
The nose is quite soft and subtle with fresh floral notes in the lead, followed by yellow cherry, and fresh herbs, with subtle earth and mineral notes.
Flavor
The palate confirms the nose delivering a tart, subtle fruit core with generous acidity and mineral notes.
Intensity & Texture
Medium-bodied and very dry while ideally balanced.
Cool Factor
We absolutely love vibrant and well-made Provence Rosé.
Value Grade
We love to drink generous quantities of Rosé in the summer so we seek values. At $22 this may be beyond our comfort zone for this wine.
Analysis
This fresh Rosé is made with a traditional style blend consisting of 60% Cinsault, 20% Syrah, and 20% 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. 88 points out of 100.
How to Enjoy
Serve chilled as an ideal summer aperitif.