We’ve made our way well into rosé season, and we realized that for all the pretty, pretty wine we’ve been swirling and loving, we haven’t been talking about it nearly enough, especially since these 2014s are stellar. After coming to this conclusion, when six new selections from importer Weygandt-Metzler rolled through the door, we decided we should tell anyone who will listen about them, because they’re delicious, and we like sharing delicious things with you. All from France, but from a variety of regions and in a variety of styles, these are six wines worth checking out.
2014 Domaine Collotte Marsannay
regular price: $22.99 sale price: $17.99
100% Pinot Noir. Lively and showing a strong backbone, this Burgundian rosé features fresh orchard fruits and a very pleasant softness. Dry and fresh but not lacking in body, this is an impressive wine that would be wonderful paired with a roast chicken. Or even a rotisserie chicken from the prepared foods section of your local grocery store, because: let’s think about priorities.
2014 Domaine de Fontenille Luberon
regular price: $14.99 sale price: $11.99
60% Grenache, 40% Cinsault & Syrah. Tart cherry and ruby red grapefruit pop up instantly in this rosé. Bright acidity and decisive edge give this wine its character and flair.
2014 La Bastide Blanche Bandol
regular price: $22.99 sale price: $17.99
Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvedre. We love ourselves some Bandol rosé, and if you follow our lead and drink a bottle on your porch, you’ll understand and agree. The 2014 Bastide Blanche is mineral driven, with refreshing melon flavors and a light floral character to create a harmonious balance.
2014 La Bastide Blanche Chateau de Castillon Bandol
regular price: $22.99 sale price: $17.99
See? We weren’t kidding. Another winner from La Bastide Blanche, put side by side, these two make quite the pair from Southern France. This cuvée features a higher percentage of Cinsault in its cépage which adds to the texture of the wine for a broader feel.
2014 Domaine Charvin Côtes du Rhône
regular price: $19.99 sale price: $15.99
Bourboulenc, Grenache Noir. This zippy little number from the Rhône Valley features a fruit forward (yet still dry) palate, with bing cherry shining through. Zesty and fresh.
2014 Chateau de Manissy Tavel Cuvée des Lys
regular price: $18.99 sale price: $14.99
Grenache, Clairette, Cinsault. Tavel, an AOC in the Rhône Valley, exclusively produces rosé, and they do it with gusto. A fuller bodied style wine, Tavel rosés drink more closely in style with red wines than white, and are definitely juicier, heavier selections. This cuvée from Chateau de Manissy is a great value Tavel and shows deeply textured strawberry and raspberry tones with a lingering finish.
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