Provence Rose Wines
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Provence rosé is produced primarily in southern France's Cotes de Provence and Varois en Provence appellations, where Grenache, Cinsault, and the indigenous Tibouren grape yield wines of characteristic pale salmon color and restrained, dry fruit expression. Winemakers typically employ short maceration and cold fermentation to preserve delicacy, resulting in wines defined by strawberry, citrus, and herbal garrigue notes rather than richness. Clos Cibonne's Tibouren-dominant Cuvee Tradition represents one of the appellation's most distinctive terroir expressions, while Miraval and Routas offer classically structured, food-friendly Provence style. Domaines Ott's Chateau de Selle sits among the appellation's most respected estates, reflecting decades of single-vineyard focus. Chateau d'Esclans spans the category's range, from the widely recognized Whispering Angel to the oak-aged, small-production Les Clans.
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Provence rosé is produced primarily in southern France's Cotes de Provence and Varois en Provence appellations, where Grenache, Cinsault, and the indigenous Tibouren grape yield wines of characteristic pale salmon color and restrained, dry fruit expression. Winemakers typically employ short maceration and cold fermentation to preserve delicacy, resulting in wines defined by strawberry, citrus, and herbal garrigue notes rather than richness. Clos Cibonne's Tibouren-dominant Cuvee Tradition represents one of the appellation's most distinctive terroir expressions, while Miraval and Routas offer classically structured, food-friendly Provence style. Domaines Ott's Chateau de Selle sits among the appellation's most respected estates, reflecting decades of single-vineyard focus. Chateau d'Esclans spans the category's range, from the widely recognized Whispering Angel to the oak-aged, small-production Les Clans.
