In the glass
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
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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.
- 2000 — First release of Les Beatines as the estate's everyday rose
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine des Beates
- 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.