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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: white peach, wild strawberry, lemon zest, vanilla
Palate: red currant, pink grapefruit, saline, almond
Esclans' next step up from Whispering Angel: roughly half barrel-fermented for added texture and complexity. Stone fruit and saline depth with a creamy almond-vanilla register from old oak.
What it pairs with
- Salt-baked sea bass Rock Angel's saline depth matches the seasoned fish; almond-vanilla register handles the flaky flesh.More wines for sea bass →
- Roast chicken with tarragon Aromatic herb and roasted poultry meet the wine's stone fruit and creamy texture.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Provencal vegetable tart Layered tart with tomato and aubergine aligns with the wine's body and saline finish.More wines for vegetables and salads →
- Veal cutlet with lemon Light pan-fried veal meets the rose's body; lemon-zest finish refreshes the dish.More wines for beef and red meat →
With cheese
History
Rock Angel was introduced as the second tier in the Esclans rose hierarchy, designed to bridge the volume Whispering Angel and the flagship Les Clans and Garrus. The cuvee adds partial old-oak fermentation for texture without overwhelming the wine.
- 2007First Rock Angel vintage released
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau d'Esclans · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grenache, Rolle, Cinsault, Syrah
- Classification
- AOC Cotes de Provence
- Oak
- Partial fermentation in old oak (around 50 percent), the balance in stainless steel
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 32 to 45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2007
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Chateau d'Esclans Rock Angel
What does Rock Angel taste like?
White peach, wild strawberry, lemon zest and vanilla on the nose; red currant, pink grapefruit, saline and almond on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long saline finish.
When should I drink Rock Angel?
Drink between 1 and 5 years from vintage. The partial oak fermentation gives the cuvee three to four years of comfortable cellaring beyond Whispering Angel.
Is Rock Angel vegan?
Yes. Rock Angel is produced without animal-derived fining agents, though the producer does not pursue formal vegan certification.
What food pairs with Rock Angel?
Salt-baked sea bass is the canonical pairing. Roast chicken with tarragon, Provencal vegetable tart and veal cutlet with lemon are equally strong matches.
How is Rock Angel different from Whispering Angel?
Rock Angel is fermented around 50 percent in old oak barrels, giving it more texture, complexity and aging potential than the stainless-steel-only Whispering Angel. It sits one tier up in the Esclans hierarchy.
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