Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 3 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs3 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

  • 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.

  1. 1990: Modern Inspiration Rose vinification established
  2. 2015: Estate certified organic

Facts

Producer
Chateau de Berne · visiting guide
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.

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