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Château Clémentine, Côtes de Provence Rosé

Provence, France 2018 (750mL)
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Château Clémentine, Côtes de Provence Rosé

Spring has arrived, but we’re not just grinning because of warmer weather—it’s rosé season too!  There’s really nothing quite like Provence rosé: Crisp, lively, aromatic, and perhaps the most in-demand wine on the market, there is always a certain addicting charm with each new release. But 2018 took it to a whole new level, bringing such generous levels of fruit and texture that created wines like today’s richly layered and highly aromatic Côtes de Provence rosé.
We were the first to introduce this label to the US market last year, and you all completely devastated our stocks. We wanted another batch too—but there just wasn't enough of this organically farmed, small-production label to go around a second time. So, we waited, and waited some more, until today’s 2018 was bottled. When we find a Provence rosé that has this much to offer at such a low price, it’s worth being trained in patience. Seeing as this is just Clémentine’s second time on our soils, let’s continue rolling out the red carpet. It’s the one-stop shop for all your spring and summer needs—guaranteed!
Château Clémentine is situated in the village of Cuers, less than 10 miles from the Mediterranean coast. It’s in this history-steeped town where you’ll find 15th and 16th-century architecture surrounded by rolling vineyards identified under the Côtes de Provence appellation. After years of hard work, the family at Château Clémentine recently made some upgrades: they revamped their vineyards, transitioned to an all-natural farming approach, and renovated their cellar in order to become a tour de force within Provence. Even with the face-lift and organic/biodynamic conversions, their rosé remains inconceivably affordable. 

In 2018, their organically farmed grapes were harvested by hand before sunrise and were sorted upon arrival at their cellar in Cuers. They were lightly pressed and, like the best Champagnes, only the first pressings were selected. The juice then fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats and aged on its fine lees for several months. It was bottled unfined, which allows the wine to be labeled as ‘vegan.’ The final blend was 40% Grenache, 40% Cinsault, and 20% Syrah. 

Clémentine’s 2018 Côtes de Provence shines a brilliant limpid salmon color in the glass with highly reflective platinum hues. Did you taste last year’s 2017? Double the perfume on the nose and textures on the palate: there is an outpouring of ripe and juicy fruits that tingle with electricity. Wild strawberries, watermelon rind, Rainier cherries, citrus blossoms, fresh white flowers, white peach, and orange peel race out of the glass, and with each swirl, crushed stones with subtle dashes of garrigue and delicate spices emerge. This is incredibly inviting and voluptuous—without ever losing Provence's patented mineral energy and mouthwatering brightness. You’re greeted with an inviting medium-plus bodied wine (for rosé) on the palate that stays laser-sharp despite flaunting creamy textures and supple fruits. Chill well in the refrigerator and serve in all-purpose stems alongside the attached appetizer. Juicy blood orange, a slight kick from the watermelon radish, and creamy goat cheese to slice through the acidity? Get ready for one heck of an afternoon. Cheers! 
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Country
France
Region
Provence
Sub-Region
FranceCôtes de Provence
Soil
Clay w/ Bauxite
Farming
Biodynamic
Blend
Grenache 40%, Cinsault 40%, Syrah 20%
Alcohol
13.5
TEMP.
50
Glassware
All-Purpose
Drinking
Now
Decanting
None
Pairing
Watermelon Radish, Blood Orange, & Goat Cheese Salad

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