In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, rose petal, white peach, garrigue
Palate: red currant, pink grapefruit, salt, white pepper
Demeter biodynamic Les Baux rose, direct-pressed from Grenache-Cinsault-Syrah. Pale, saline and pairing-friendly.
What it pairs with
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Salade nicoise
Tuna and anchovy lock with the rose's high acidity and red-currant register. -
Pissaladiere
Onion-and-anchovy tart finds the wine's red-currant lift and garrigue register. -
Grilled vegetable tian
Layered Provencal vegetables and the rose's white peach palate are a tailored pairing.
History
Eole (named after the Greek god of wind, referring to the Mistral wind in the Rhone valley) is the estate's everyday rose, direct-pressed for pale colour and freshness.
- 1995 — First release of Eole rose
- 2015 — Demeter biodynamic certification
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de Lauzieres
- Grapes
- Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah
- Classification
- Les Baux-de-Provence AOC
- Oak
- Direct press, fermented and aged in concrete eggs and stainless steel for 6 months
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Domaine de Lauzieres Eole Rose
What does Domaine de Lauzieres Eole Rose taste like?
Wild strawberry, rose petal, white peach and garrigue on the nose; red currant, pink grapefruit, salt and white pepper on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a clean finish.
When should I drink Domaine de Lauzieres Eole Rose?
Drink between 1 and 4 years from vintage. Best in the first one to two years of release; serve well-chilled at 8 to 10C.
Is Domaine de Lauzieres Eole Rose vegan?
Yes. Lauzieres is Demeter biodynamic and uses no animal-derived fining agents.
What food pairs with Domaine de Lauzieres Eole Rose?
Salade nicoise is the canonical pairing. Pissaladiere and grilled vegetable tian are equally strong matches.