Description

BLEND

55% Grenache – 25 % Syrah – 20% Cinsault

TASTING NOTES

“Pure and balanced, with well-structured flavors of snap peas, red licorice and current. Lemon zest and baked peach noted linger on the zesty finish.” Kim Marcus, Wine and Spirits Magazine"Spectator Selections/Smart Buys/Best Values Award. Clean and powerful with aromas of small fresh red berries and yellow peaches and evolves to hints of redcurrant and raspberry. Fine and balanced on the palate. 89 points” WINE SPECTATOR “Regular readers of WineReviewOnline.com know I’m not a great fan of rosé -- except when it has bubbles -- often preferring a chilled light red wine instead. But Maison Belle Claire’s rosé caught my attention because it delivers more complexity than most rosé. It may be the blend -- roughly equal parts Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault -- that imparts complexity and makes it come across like a light red wine. Whatever it is, here is a rosé with substance and the invigorating acidity that keeps it bright and fresh. It’s a perfect choice for the classic salad Niçoise this summer. 90 Points” Michael Apstein, Columnist, winereviewonline.com. 

BACKGROUND

Blended in conjunction with team in France who have spent over 8 years blending wines and champagnes for Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessey. Proprietary blend owned by Onze Importers, LLC. Estate grown Cote De Provence allowing for use of the traditional “Claret” curvy shaped bottle. Blend is chemically evaluated every harvest to insure consistent quality.