In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, rose petal, white peach, garrigue
Palate: red currant, pink grapefruit, watermelon, salt
Pale Cotes de Provence rose direct-pressed from Grenache and Cinsault parcels outside the Cassis AOC. Easy, saline and built for harbour-side summer drinking.
What it pairs with
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Pan bagnat
The Nicoise sandwich (tuna, tomato, anchovy) meets the wine's red-currant lift and saline grip. -
Aioli platter
Classic Provencal dish; the rose's salt and high acidity cut through the garlic mayo. -
Charcuterie board
Saucisson and rosette de Lyon find a peer in the rose's pink grapefruit and rose petal register.
History
Paternel bottles a Cotes de Provence rose from parcels worked outside the strictly delimited Cassis AOC. Direct-press, pale and built for the local summer market.
- 1928 — Santini family begins estate bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine du Paternel
- Grapes
- Grenache, Cinsault
- Classification
- Cotes de Provence AOC
- Oak
- Direct press, stainless steel fermentation and 5 months ageing
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1928
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Domaine du Paternel Cotes de Provence Rose
What does Domaine du Paternel Cotes de Provence Rose taste like?
Wild strawberry, rose petal, white peach and garrigue on the nose; red currant, pink grapefruit, watermelon and salt on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a clean finish.
When should I drink Domaine du Paternel Cotes de Provence Rose?
Drink between 1 and 3 years from vintage. Best in the first year after release; serve well-chilled at 8 to 10C.
What food pairs with Domaine du Paternel Cotes de Provence Rose?
Pan bagnat is a classic pairing; the wine's red-currant lift and saline grip meets the Nicoise tuna sandwich. Aioli platter and charcuterie board are equally strong matches.