‘Lampe de Meduse’, vin rosé, 2022

GENERAL INFORMATION

Estate / Producer / Brand: Château Sainte Roseline

Region: Les Arcs, Provence, France

Appellation: AOC Côtes de Provence Cru Classé

Type: Dry rosé wine, non-sparkling

Vintage: 2022

Date of Tasting: April 2023

Type of viticulture: Organic (certified) + Certified HVE 3 (Haute Valeur Environnementale de niveau 3)

Grapes used: Grenache + Cinsault + Mourvèdre + Syrah

Vintage Blend: 100% grapes from 2022

Winemaking details: Alcoholic fermentation between 10 and 14 days with temperature control

Aging: aged on lees (+lees stirring)

Sugar level: low (level of residual sugar not communicated)

Sulphites: contains sulphites

APPEARANCE

  • Colour = Very Pale
  • Intensity = Salmon

NOSE

  • Intensity = Medium
  • Aromas Characteristics = Mainly primary
  • Aromas = Peach, white peach, melon, rose, vegetal notes

PALATE

  • Sweetness = Dry
  • Acidity = Medium
  • Tannins = No
  • Alcohol = Medium (13%)
  • Body = Medium
  • Flavour Intensity = Medium
  • Flavour Characteristics = Mainly primary
  • Flavour details = Peach, white peach, melon, rose, vegetal notes
  • Other = slightly vegetal finish
  • Finish = Medium

GENERAL ASSESSMENT (1)

  • Overall Quality = Noteworthy
  • Bottle Aging =
    • Can be kept at around 8°C for up to 2-3 years
    • Will not gain complexity from aging
  • Retail Price = 18 euros for a 75cl individual bottle (France retail price, incl. taxes)
  • Value for Money = good
  • Comparison with same price competition = good
  • Suitability for Diabetics = level of residual sugar not communicated
  • Service Temperature = around 12°C
  • Suggested Food & Wine Pairing = Aperitif, appetizer, sushis, raw fish, fish tartars, grilled fish, summer salads, white meats, parmigiano reggiano
  • Comments = A Cru Classé de Provence rosé wine at an interesting price offering an interesting overall level of quality. Delicate and refreshing aromas with a slightly vegetal finish. A wine for all summer occasions and for sunny meals with friends.
  • Final Grade = B-

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(1)GENERAL ASSESSMENT GUIDE

Please note that although all efforts have been made to be as objective as possible, the general assessment inherently involves a degree of subjectivity based on a personal evaluation of the wine.

  • Overall Quality scale
    • Poor < Acceptable < Good < Very Good < Outstanding
  • Bottle Aging
    • Will it beneficiate from additional aging?
  • Retail Price
    • Usually the retail price for one bottle including taxes
  • Value for Money
    • Quality offered compared to the price paid
  • Comparison with same price competition
    • where does it stand compared to average competition of the same price range
  • Suitability for Diabetics
    • Evaluation of the level of final sugar for early stages diabetics
  • Comments
    • Any additional elements worth noting
  • Final Grade Scale
    • A++ = Out of the Charts Wine (Stellar, Hors Classe, Fuori Classe)
    • A+ = Outstanding Wine
    • A = Great Wine
    • A- = Very Very Good
    • B+ = Very Good
    • B = Good
    • B- = Noteworthy
    • C+ = Acceptable
    • C = Poor
    • F = The worst grade of this scale

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