In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

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

  • 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.

  1. 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.

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