Structure

Bodylight
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2021 to 2023.
vintage1 yrs3 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Advocate reviewed 2021202088/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Light-bodiedHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: wild strawberry, pink grapefruit, rosehip, wet stone

Palate: red currant, saline mineral, white peach, crisp finish

Direct-press Cabernet Franc rose from the estate's clay-and-gravel terraces. Pale salmon in colour, savoury and mineral rather than fruit-forward, finishing dry and saline.

What it pairs with

  • Salmon tartare with capers
    Saline mineral lift handles raw fish and brine without competing.
  • Goat-cheese tart with herbs
    Local Sainte-Maure and herbed pastry are textbook with crisp Loire rose.
  • Cold roasted chicken
    Picnic-friendly: chicken fat and the wine's high acidity refresh between bites.

History

Baudry's dry, savoury direct-press rose has been a Touraine summer staple since the mid-1980s. The cuvee draws from younger gravel-terrace Cabernet Franc parcels.

  1. 1985: Rose added to the estate range

Facts

Producer
Domaine Bernard Baudry · visiting guide
Grapes
Cabernet Franc (100%)
Classification
Chinon AOC
Oak
Tank only, no oak
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 14 to 18 at retail
Drinking window
1 to 3 from vintage
First vintage
1985
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Rose

What does Baudry Rose taste like?

Wild strawberry, pink grapefruit, rosehip and wet stone on the nose; red currant, saline mineral, white peach and a crisp finish on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Baudry Rose?

Drink between 1 and 3 years from vintage, ideally chilled to 8 to 10C. Best in its first summer after release.

What food pairs with Baudry Rose?

Salmon tartare with capers, goat-cheese tart with herbs, and cold roasted chicken are all strong summer pairings.

What grapes are in Baudry Rose?

100 percent Cabernet Franc, direct-pressed for a pale salmon colour and savoury, mineral profile.

Tags

cabernet franc drink young dry high acid light body mood easygoing mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion picnic occasion summer old world organic pairs with poultry pairs with salad pairs with soft cheese pairs with white fish price everyday still rose value pick vegan

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