In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, rose petal, white peach, garrigue
Palate: red currant, pink grapefruit, watermelon, salt
Pale Coteaux d'Aix rose from organic-certified Grenache-Cinsault-Syrah at Saint-Cannat. The estate's everyday rose; easy, summery, picnic-friendly.
What it pairs with
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Pissaladiere
Onion-and-anchovy tart picks up the wine's red-currant lift and saline grip. -
Salade nicoise
Tuna and anchovy lock with the rose's high acidity and red-currant register. -
Grilled vegetable tian
Layered Provencal vegetables and the rose's white peach palate are a tailored pairing.
History
Beaupre has bottled a Coteaux d'Aix rose since the Double family established the estate in 1855. Direct-press for pale colour and freshness; organic-certified.
- 1855 — Double family establishes Chateau de Beaupre
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau de Beaupre
- Grapes
- Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah
- Classification
- Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence AOC
- Oak
- Direct press, stainless steel fermentation, 5 months on fine lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 12 to 20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1855
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Chateau de Beaupre Tradition Rose
What does Chateau de Beaupre Tradition Rose taste like?
Wild strawberry, rose petal, white peach and garrigue on the nose; red currant, pink grapefruit, watermelon and salt on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a clean finish.
When should I drink Chateau de Beaupre Tradition Rose?
Drink between 1 and 3 years from vintage. Best in the first year of release; serve well-chilled at 8 to 10C.
What food pairs with Chateau de Beaupre Tradition Rose?
Pissaladiere is the canonical Provencal pairing. Salade nicoise and grilled vegetable tian are equally strong matches.