French Rosé
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French rosé draws primarily from Provence, where Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, and the rare indigenous Tibouren grape produce the pale, mineral-driven style that defines the appellation globally. Direct press winemaking limits skin contact, preserving the delicate pink hue and restraint that distinguishes Provençal expressions from darker, richer rosés. Clos Cibonne works almost exclusively with Tibouren, yielding a saline, herb-tinged Cru Classé that stands apart from the broader Côtes de Provence field. Miraval and Chateau Leoube represent the appellation's polished, fruit-forward character, while Domaines Ott's BY.OTT brings structured complexity shaped by decades of single-estate viticulture. Pascal Jolivet's Sancerre Rosé shifts the register entirely, built on Loire Valley Pinot Noir with tart red fruit and chalky acidity. Chateau Leoube's Le Secret de Leoube sits at the top of its estate hierarchy, offering greater depth and concentration than the approachable Rose de Leoube bottlings.
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French rosé draws primarily from Provence, where Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, and the rare indigenous Tibouren grape produce the pale, mineral-driven style that defines the appellation globally. Direct press winemaking limits skin contact, preserving the delicate pink hue and restraint that distinguishes Provençal expressions from darker, richer rosés. Clos Cibonne works almost exclusively with Tibouren, yielding a saline, herb-tinged Cru Classé that stands apart from the broader Côtes de Provence field. Miraval and Chateau Leoube represent the appellation's polished, fruit-forward character, while Domaines Ott's BY.OTT brings structured complexity shaped by decades of single-estate viticulture. Pascal Jolivet's Sancerre Rosé shifts the register entirely, built on Loire Valley Pinot Noir with tart red fruit and chalky acidity. Chateau Leoube's Le Secret de Leoube sits at the top of its estate hierarchy, offering greater depth and concentration than the approachable Rose de Leoube bottlings.
