In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, white peach, pink grapefruit, white pepper
Palate: red currant, lemon zest, saline, tangerine
Cuvee Alexandra is Rasque's volume Cotes de Provence rose, named after the late owner Chantal Biancone-Lukianoff's daughter. Pale, fresh and reliably structured.
What it pairs with
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Salade nicoise
Anchovy, olive and tuna meet the rose's saline depth and red-fruit lift. -
Grilled prawns with garlic
Cuvee Alexandra's saline core matches shellfish sweetness; acidity cuts the garlic butter. -
Provencal vegetable tart
Layered tart with tomato and aubergine meets the rose's body and saline-pepper finish. -
Goat cheese souffle
Lactic-tangy goat cheese aligns with the rose's red-currant lift; body handles the souffle.
History
The Biancone family has run Chateau Rasque since the 1970s near Taradeau, with the modern Cuvee Alexandra Rose taking shape in the mid-1990s. The cuvee remains the estate's volume Cotes de Provence rose.
- 1995 — Modern Cuvee Alexandra Rose vinification established
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau Rasque
- Grapes
- Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah
- Classification
- AOC Cotes de Provence
- Oak
- Stainless steel fermentation
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Chateau Rasque Cuvee Alexandra Rose
What does Rasque Cuvee Alexandra taste like?
Wild strawberry, white peach, pink grapefruit and white pepper on the nose; red currant, lemon zest, saline and tangerine on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity and a long saline finish.
When should I drink Rasque Cuvee Alexandra?
Drink between 1 and 3 years from vintage. The wine is built for early drinking; chill thoroughly to 8 degrees Celsius.
Is Rasque Cuvee Alexandra vegan?
Yes. The estate does not use animal-derived fining agents on the cuvee.
What food pairs with Rasque Cuvee Alexandra?
Salade nicoise is the canonical pairing. Grilled prawns with garlic, Provencal vegetable tart and goat cheese souffle are equally strong matches.
Where is Chateau Rasque located?
Chateau Rasque sits near Taradeau in the Var, in the heart of the Cotes de Provence appellation. The Biancone family has run the estate since the 1970s.