Chene Bleu ‘Le Rose’ 2022 – (6 bottle case discount)

With summer just around the corner, it is a perfect time to offer our favorite rosé at an amazing price. Chêne Bleu consistently delivers with a rosé that will rival the complexity of the top Bandol producers and the drinkability of the best Provence producers. Much like Bandol rosé, the true magic with Chêne Bleu ‘Le Rosé’ occurs after a year or two in bottle, allowing the wine to come together harmoniously.

‘Le Rosé’ is a food-friendly expression made from old-vine Grenache blended with Mourvèdre and Grenache Blanc, that shows classic Provençal red fruit aromas with notes of raspberry and redcurrant with touches of pink grapefruit and lime. The palate is balanced and fresh, rich and elegant with a pleasant dry fruitiness and a long, citrus finish. This has a touch more body than most similarly light-colored, dry styles of rosé and makes a wonderful contrast to those made further south.

‘The 2022 is an even more serious and dialed-back incarnation than usual; a crisp, racy but intense blend of 88% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 2% Grenache Blanc. Mourvèdre provides a salinity, which counteracts the juicy peach and red berry fruit of the Grenache beautifully; a light touch of smoke and herb atop some clear, fresh raspberry and strawberry characteristics, make for a wine of allure, vitality and grip. This exquisite Rosé makes a perfect summer aperitif, and with enough structure to make it the perfect gastronomic companion year-round.’