In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, white peach, pink grapefruit, white flower
Palate: red currant, lemon zest, saline, watermelon
Volume Cotes de Provence rose from organic Chateau de Berne. Pale, fresh and reliably accessible; the entry tier of Berne's rose hierarchy.
What it pairs with
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Pizza margherita
Inspiration's body and saline finish handle tomato, mozzarella and basil; acidity refreshes the cheese. -
Charcuterie with cornichons
Salt-and-fat cured meats meet the rose's saline depth; cornichon acidity refreshes between bites. -
Salade nicoise
Anchovy, olive and tuna meet the rose's saline depth and red-fruit lift. -
Goat cheese on toast
Lactic-tangy goat cheese aligns with the rose's red-currant register.
History
Chateau de Berne is a major Cotes de Provence producer at Lorgues, with a 500-hectare estate that also operates as a luxury hotel. Inspiration has been the entry rose since the 1990s and was the estate's volume cuvee through the 2010s expansion. The estate is certified organic.
- 1990 — Modern Inspiration Rose vinification established
- 2015 — Estate certified organic
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau de Berne
- Grapes
- Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah
- Classification
- AOC Cotes de Provence
- Oak
- Stainless steel fermentation
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 15 to 22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Chateau de Berne Inspiration Rose
What does Berne Inspiration taste like?
Wild strawberry, white peach, pink grapefruit and white flower on the nose; red currant, lemon zest, saline and watermelon on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity and a long saline finish.
When should I drink Berne Inspiration?
Drink between 1 and 3 years from vintage. The wine is built for early drinking; chill to 8 degrees Celsius.
Is Berne Inspiration vegan?
Yes. The estate does not use animal-derived fining agents and is certified organic.
What food pairs with Berne Inspiration?
Pizza margherita is the canonical pairing. Charcuterie with cornichons, salade nicoise and goat cheese on toast are equally strong matches.
Is Chateau de Berne organic?
Yes. The estate has been certified organic since 2015 across its 500-hectare estate at Lorgues.