In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, white peach, pink grapefruit, white flower
Palate: red currant, lemon zest, saline, watermelon
Cotes de Provence rose from the Saint-Tropez Maitres Vignerons cooperative under the Tropez brand. Pale, fresh and built for beach and aperitivo.
What it pairs with
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Mediterranean seafood platter
Tropez's saline core matches mixed shellfish; citrus finish refreshes between bites. -
Tomato and watermelon salad
Summer classic meets the wine's watermelon palate; acidity cuts olive oil dressing. -
Salade nicoise
Anchovy, olive and tuna meet the rose's saline depth and red-fruit lift. -
Pan bagnat
Nicoise tuna sandwich finds a peer in the rose's salt and citrus register.
History
The Maitres Vignerons de la Presqu'ile de Saint-Tropez cooperative launched the Tropez brand in 2010 as a contemporary, design-forward Cotes de Provence rose tied to the Saint-Tropez identity. The cooperative dates to 1933.
- 1933 — Maitres Vignerons de la Presqu'ile de Saint-Tropez cooperative founded
- 2010 — Tropez brand launched as a contemporary identity for the cooperative's flagship rose
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Tropez
- Grapes
- Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah
- Classification
- AOC Cotes de Provence
- Oak
- Stainless steel fermentation
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Domaine Tropez Rose
What does Tropez Rose taste like?
Wild strawberry, white peach, pink grapefruit and white flower on the nose; red currant, lemon zest, saline and watermelon on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity and a long saline finish.
When should I drink Tropez Rose?
Drink between 1 and 3 years from vintage. The wine is built for early drinking; chill thoroughly to 8 degrees Celsius.
Is Tropez Rose vegan?
Yes. The cooperative does not use animal-derived fining agents on the Tropez line.
What food pairs with Tropez Rose?
Mediterranean seafood platter is the canonical pairing. Tomato and watermelon salad, salade nicoise and pan bagnat are equally strong matches.
Where does Tropez Rose come from?
Tropez is produced by the Maitres Vignerons de la Presqu'ile de Saint-Tropez, a cooperative of growers across the Saint-Tropez peninsula founded in 1933.