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Domaine Le Grand Rouviere
Cuvée des Vieilles Vignes Rose’ 2011
Cote de
Provence, France
70% old vines Cinsault, 30%
Grenache.
Finally, a break from the
cloudy and the rain ... today is the day for Rose’. This is going to be a quick one today as I
need to get outside into the garden (and
no doubt will be having a glass of this later on!)
Light salmon pink in color,
this is classic Provençal rose’. Clean
and crisp with flinty raspberry/strawberry sherbet on the nose, it follows
through with delicious juicy berries and watermelon on the palate. Slightly tangy yet delicate, light and
elegant with nice acidity and dry finish.
Fun and lovely. Serve with fresh
spring greens salads w/ shrimp, mussels, salmon or as an aperitif with brie,
pears, baguette. Bring on the boat, for
a picnic or light dinner!
Provence is located in the South of France on the
Mediterranean just east of the Rhone region.
Winemaking is thought to have existed here since around 600 BC! This Rouviere rose’ is made by the Leydier
family, who own a sustainably farmed vineyard in the rolling hills situated on
the border of the famous Bandol appellation.
From Devenish Wines and available for around $13.99 at Rosemont Markets, Whole Foods & Aurora
Provisions in Portland; Provisions
and Bow St. Market in Freeport, Tess’s Market and Henry & Marty’s Restaurant in Brunswick.
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