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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
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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: wild strawberry, white peach, pink pepper, rose petal
Palate: red currant, lemon zest, saline, tangerine peel
Cinsault-led Provencal rose from organic-farmed La Tour de l'Eveque. Bottled in the estate's distinctive blue glass; pale, fresh and reliable.
What it pairs with
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Pissaladiere
Petale's saline core matches the anchovy-onion-olive tart; acidity refreshes between bites. -
Salade nicoise
Anchovy, olive and tuna meet the rose's saline depth and red-fruit lift. -
Grilled white fish with lemon
Simple grilled fish with citrus aligns with the wine's lemon zest and tangerine palate. -
Cheese souffle
Light egg-and-cheese cloud meets the rose's body and acidity; saline finish handles the cheese.
History
Regine Sumeire took over La Tour de l'Eveque in 1973 and bottled the first Petale de Rose in the mid-1980s in distinctive blue glass. The blue-glass bottle became a visual signature for the cuvee on international wine lists.
- 1973: Regine Sumeire takes over La Tour de l'Eveque
- 1985: First Petale de Rose bottled in the signature blue bottle
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau La Tour de l'Eveque · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah
- Classification
- AOC Cotes de Provence
- Oak
- Stainless steel fermentation
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Chateau La Tour de l'Eveque Petale de Rose
What does Petale de Rose taste like?
Wild strawberry, white peach, pink pepper and rose petal on the nose; red currant, lemon zest, saline and tangerine peel on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long saline finish.
When should I drink Petale de Rose?
Drink between 1 and 4 years from vintage. The cuvee shows well from release through year 3.
Is Petale de Rose vegan?
Yes. The estate does not use animal-derived fining agents and is certified organic.
What food pairs with Petale de Rose?
Pissaladiere is the canonical pairing. Salade nicoise, grilled white fish with lemon and cheese souffle are equally strong matches.
Why is the bottle blue?
Regine Sumeire chose blue glass in the mid-1980s as a visual signature to differentiate Petale de Rose from competitor brands; the bottle remains the cuvee's identifier on shelves.
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