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, 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

  • 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.

  1. 1928: Santini family begins estate bottling

Facts

Producer
Domaine du Paternel · visiting guide
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.

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