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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: white peach, tangerine peel, almond, white flower
Palate: nectarine, lemon zest, saline, wax
Tibouren-led Cotes de Provence Cru Classe rose from Galoupet, acquired by Moet Hennessy in 2019. The estate uses native yeasts, gravity-flow winemaking and partial old-oak fermentation for textural depth.
What it pairs with
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Grilled tuna nicoise
Galoupet's saline depth matches grilled tuna; almond-wax texture handles olive and anchovy. -
Lobster with herb butter
Rich shellfish meets the rose's body and creamy texture; saline finish handles the meat. -
Roast turbot with brown butter
Nutty brown butter aligns with the rose's almond palate; saline matches the fish. -
Saffron paella
Mediterranean rice dish meets the wine's tangerine-saffron register and body.
History
Moet Hennessy acquired Chateau Galoupet in 2019 and converted the estate to organic farming with a focus on Tibouren, a native Provencal grape. The first vintage under LVMH ownership was 2019, with the new Cru Classe label launching in 2020. Galoupet is one of only 18 Cotes de Provence Cru Classe estates.
- 1955: Galoupet classified as Cotes de Provence Cru Classe
- 2019: Moet Hennessy (LVMH) acquires the estate
- 2020: First Cru Classe Rose vintage under new ownership
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau Galoupet · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Tibouren, Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah
- Classification
- AOC Cotes de Provence Cru Classe
- Oak
- Partial fermentation in old oak (around 20 percent), the balance in stainless steel and concrete
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 30 to 45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2020
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Chateau Galoupet Cru Classe Rose
What does Galoupet Cru Classe taste like?
White peach, tangerine peel, almond and white flower on the nose; nectarine, lemon zest, saline and wax on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long saline finish.
When should I drink Galoupet Cru Classe?
Drink between 2 and 7 years from vintage. The partial oak fermentation and Tibouren share give the cuvee real aging potential; bottles often peak between year 3 and 5.
Is Galoupet Cru Classe vegan?
Yes. Galoupet does not use animal-derived fining agents and the estate is certified organic.
What food pairs with Galoupet Cru Classe?
Grilled tuna nicoise is the canonical pairing. Lobster with herb butter, roast turbot with brown butter and saffron paella are equally strong matches.
What is Tibouren?
Tibouren is a native Provencal grape grown almost exclusively in the Var. It produces aromatic, structured roses with a distinctive savoury herb note. Galoupet has been replanting Tibouren as a signature varietal.
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