Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 3 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs3 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 in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: wild strawberry, rose petal, white peach, garrigue

Palate: red currant, pink grapefruit, watermelon, white pepper

Pale Coteaux d'Aix rose from biodynamic Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah at Lambesc. Saline, summery, picnic-ready.

What it pairs with

  • Pissaladiere
    Onion-and-anchovy tart picks up the wine's red-currant lift and saline grip.
  • Salade nicoise
    Tuna and anchovy lock with the rose's high acidity and red-currant register.
  • Grilled vegetable tian
    Layered Provencal vegetables and the rose's white peach palate are a tailored pairing.

History

Direct-press biodynamic rose from Beates' Lambesc vineyards. Pale colour from minimal skin contact and stainless-steel ageing for freshness.

  1. 2000: First release of Les Beatines as the estate's everyday rose

Facts

Producer
Domaine des Beates · visiting guide
Grapes
Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah
Classification
Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence AOC
Oak
Direct press, stainless steel fermentation, 5 months on fine lees
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 14 to 22 at retail
Drinking window
1-3 from vintage
First vintage
2000
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Domaine des Beates Les Beatines Rose

What does Domaine des Beates Les Beatines Rose taste like?

Wild strawberry, rose petal, white peach and garrigue on the nose; red currant, pink grapefruit, watermelon and white pepper on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a clean finish.

When should I drink Domaine des Beates Les Beatines Rose?

Drink between 1 and 3 years from vintage. Best in the first year of release; serve well-chilled at 8 to 10C.

What food pairs with Domaine des Beates Les Beatines Rose?

Pissaladiere is the canonical Provencal pairing. Salade nicoise and grilled vegetable tian are equally strong matches.

Tags

biodynamic cinsault drink young dry grenache high acid medium body mood easygoing mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion picnic occasion summer occasion weeknight old world organic pairs with charcuterie pairs with pizza pairs with salad pairs with vegetable forward price everyday still rose syrah

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