Retour Cave d'Esclans - Côtes de Provence - Whispering Angel - Rosé - 2022
COUNTRY/REGION: Provence
DESIGNATION: AOP Côtes de Provence
COLOR: Rosé
VINTAGE: 2022
GRAPE VARIETY: A blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Rolle, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre, and Tibouren.
ALCOHOL: 13 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color A brilliant rosé, pale with light copper reflections.
Nose Fresh and pure, marked by wild strawberries and a hint of white pepper.
Palate Sapid and refined, this rosé is consistently delightful, mouthwatering, fresh, and balanced. A classic from Provence.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 8 and 10°C (46 and 50°F).
Food Perfect for aperitif, grilled fish, shellfish, and fine, iodine-rich dishes.
Cellar ageing Enjoy now and until 2025.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Esclans is an undeniable phenomenon whose aura significantly transcends borders. Its cuvées are featured on the menus of the most prestigious establishments worldwide, with the United States—a country where the estate enjoys incredible popularity—serving as its primary market.

Here, nothing is left to chance in the creation of luxury rosés. The vinification and aging equipment are top-tier, and Bertrand Léon, a recognized oenologist and owner of Château Les Trois Croix in Bordeaux, orchestrates this elite superproduction.
Wine A benchmark for Provence rosés, the 2022 Côtes de Provence Whispering Angel Rosé offers a magnificent taste of the Mediterranean. Crafted from a blend of various Provencal grape varieties, it showcases delightful fruit with exceptional freshness. With a good consistency, clean and sapid, this rosé reveals vibrant energy and perfect balance with nuances of wild strawberries and white pepper. More than just a rosé, it stands as a wine in its own right, perfect as an aperitif but also excellent with grilled fish or shellfish...
Vinification Mechanical harvesting, destemming, and light crushing are followed by no maceration; fermentation and vinification are conducted in stainless steel tanks with temperature control.
AWARDS
AWARDS The estate has been rated 2 stars in the Bettane + Desseauve 2024 Guide.