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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs6 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 above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, tangerine peel, almond, white flower

Palate: nectarine, blood orange, saline, wax

Leoube's premium Cotes de Provence rose, partially oak-fermented for texture. Stone fruit and tangerine over a saline finish with creamy almond-wax depth.

What it pairs with

  • Lobster with herb butter Secret's creamy almond texture matches the herb-and-shellfish dish; saline depth handles the meat.More wines for lobster →
  • Grilled sea bass with fennel Fennel and herb-perfumed fish meet the wine's body and white-flower aromatics.More wines for sea bass →
  • Roast quail with grapes Light gamebird with sweet roasted fruit aligns with the rose's blood-orange and almond register.More wines for game →
  • Saffron risotto with prawns Saffron's bittersweet edge meets the wax-and-almond palate; the body handles cheese-bound rice.More wines for prawns and shrimp →

With cheese

Banon Our pick Banon is creamy and unctuous under its chestnut leaves, with more weight than a fresh goat's cheese. A Côtes de Provence rosé partly fermented in old oak gains body and texture, and its high acidity keeps the tangy paste lively.

History

Secret de Leoube was launched in 2007 as the estate's premium rose, partially fermented in large old oak for added texture and complexity. The cuvee remains one of the better-value premium organic Provencal roses.

  1. 2007First vintage of Secret de Leoube
  2. 2008Estate certified organic

Facts

Producer
Chateau Leoube · visiting guide
Grapes
Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, Rolle
Classification
AOC Cotes de Provence
Oak
Partial fermentation and aging in large old oak barrels (around 30 percent)
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 28 to 42 at retail
Drinking window
2-6 from vintage
First vintage
2007
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Chateau Leoube Secret de Leoube

What does Leoube Secret taste like?

White peach, tangerine peel, almond and white flower on the nose; nectarine, blood orange, saline and wax on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long saline finish.

When should I drink Leoube Secret?

Drink between 2 and 6 years from vintage. The partial oak fermentation gives the cuvee real cellaring potential; bottles often show better at year 3 than at release.

Is Leoube Secret vegan?

Yes. Leoube does not use animal-derived fining agents and the estate is certified organic.

What food pairs with Leoube Secret?

Lobster with herb butter is the canonical pairing. Grilled sea bass with fennel, roast quail with grapes and saffron risotto with prawns are equally strong matches.

How is Secret different from Rose de Leoube?

Secret is partially fermented in large old oak barrels (around 30 percent), giving it more texture and aging potential than the stainless-steel-only Rose de Leoube.

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