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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 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
Aroma: white peach, wild strawberry, pink pepper, tangerine peel
Palate: red currant, lemon zest, saline, watermelon
Berne's mid-tier Cotes de Provence rose, in the recognisable frosted-glass bottle. More structured than Inspiration with longer lees aging.
What it pairs with
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Grilled prawns with garlic
Romance's saline core matches shellfish sweetness; acidity cuts the garlic butter. -
Salade nicoise
Anchovy, olive and tuna meet the rose's saline depth and red-fruit lift. -
Goat cheese souffle
Lactic-tangy goat cheese aligns with the rose's red-currant lift; body handles the souffle. -
Roast chicken with herbs
Simple herb-roasted chicken meets the wine's thyme and saline edge.
History
Romance launched in 2010 as Berne's mid-tier Cotes de Provence rose, bottled in distinctive frosted glass to differentiate from the Inspiration line. The cuvee has become one of Berne's most internationally distributed wines.
- 2010: First Romance Rose vintage in the frosted-glass bottle
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau de Berne · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Rolle
- Classification
- AOC Cotes de Provence
- Oak
- Stainless steel fermentation with brief lees aging
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Chateau de Berne Romance Rose
What does Berne Romance taste like?
White peach, wild strawberry, pink pepper and tangerine peel on the nose; red currant, lemon zest, saline and watermelon on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long saline finish.
When should I drink Berne Romance?
Drink between 1 and 4 years from vintage. The cuvee shows well from release through year 3.
Is Berne Romance vegan?
Yes. The estate does not use animal-derived fining agents and is certified organic.
What food pairs with Berne Romance?
Grilled prawns with garlic is the canonical pairing. Salade nicoise, goat cheese souffle and roast chicken with herbs are equally strong matches.
How is Romance different from Inspiration?
Romance is the mid-tier in Berne's rose hierarchy, with longer lees aging and a frosted-glass bottle versus Inspiration's clear glass. The blend includes Rolle for extra aromatic depth.
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