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 Lancon-Provence. Saline, summery, picnic-ready.
What it pairs with
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Salade nicoise
Tuna and anchovy lock with the rose's high acidity and red-currant register. -
Pissaladiere
Onion-and-anchovy tart picks up the wine's red-currant lift and saline grip. -
Grilled vegetable tian
Layered Provencal vegetables and the rose's white peach palate are a tailored pairing.
History
Direct-press Coteaux d'Aix rose from across the 110-hectare estate. Pale colour from minimal skin contact and stainless-steel ageing for freshness.
- 2010 — Release of Cuvee Romain as the estate's everyday rose
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau Calissanne
- Grapes
- Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah
- Classification
- Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence AOC
- Oak
- Direct press, stainless steel fermentation, 5 to 6 months on fine lees
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Chateau Calissanne Cuvee Romain Rose
What does Chateau Calissanne Cuvee Romain 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 Calissanne Cuvee Romain 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 Calissanne Cuvee Romain Rose?
Salade nicoise is the canonical pairing. Pissaladiere and grilled vegetable tian are equally strong matches.