Le Rosé IGP 2024

Wine Description for Le Rosé IGP 2024 by Chêne Bleu

Colour & Appearance

Pale, clear rosé with a delicate, almost transparent hue – elegant and inviting in the glass.

Nose

The nose is juicy and fresh in equal measure: red currants and grapefruit set the tone, complemented by ripe peaches and delicate mirabelle plums. In the background, a whisper of Provençal herbs and white flowers lingers – complex, yet never heavy.

Palate

On the palate, the personality of this rosé unfolds in full: opulent and precise at once, with a juicy abundance of red fruits, invigorating citrus notes and a fine mineral depth stemming from the limestone and clay soils of the high-altitude vineyard. The texture is chalky silk – caressing, yet with backbone.

Finish

Long, juicy and mouth-watering – with a vibrant freshness that inevitably calls for another sip.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyards of Chêne Bleu lie at around 530 metres altitude in the southern Rhône Valley – an extraordinary elevation for the region, which lends the wine a refreshing coolness and precision rarely found in classic Provence rosés. The soils of clay and limestone contribute to the mineral structure.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Cuvée comprising roughly two-thirds Grenache Noir – partly from impressive 60-year-old vines – complemented by Syrah and Mourvèdre. Direct pressing, spontaneous fermentation and ageing in used barrels lend the wine depth and texture without sacrificing freshness.

Food Pairing Suggestions

An ideal companion for grilled lamb cutlets with herbs, burrata with peach and basil, bouillabaisse or simply a board of Provençal charcuterie and olives. Also a delight as an apéritif.

Special Characteristics

Chêne Bleu ranks among the most ambitious estates of the southern Rhône. The unusual high altitude combined with old vines and artisanal vinification elevates this rosé well above the average – a wine with genuine terroir expression and a southern soul.