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 Grenache-Cinsault-Syrah rose from organic-certified vines at the foot of Les Baux. Easy, summery, picnic-friendly.

What it pairs with

  • Pissaladiere
    Onion-and-anchovy tart finds the wine's red-currant lift and garrigue register.
  • Grilled vegetable tian
    Layered Provencal vegetables and the rose's white peach and watermelon palate are a tailored pairing.
  • Charcuterie board
    Saucisson and rosette find a peer in the rose's pink grapefruit and rose petal register.

History

La Gourmande is Mas de la Dame's everyday rose, direct-pressed for pale colour and freshness. Organic-certified Grenache-Cinsault-Syrah from the south-facing slopes of Les Baux.

  1. 1903: Mas de la Dame founded

Facts

Producer
Mas de la Dame · visiting guide
Grapes
Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah
Classification
Les Baux-de-Provence AOC
Oak
Direct press, stainless steel fermentation, 5 to 6 months on fine lees
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 14 to 22 at retail
Drinking window
1-3 from vintage
First vintage
1995
Organic
ECOCERT

Frequently asked about Mas de la Dame La Gourmande Rose

What does Mas de la Dame La Gourmande 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 Mas de la Dame La Gourmande 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 Mas de la Dame La Gourmande Rose?

Pissaladiere is the canonical Provencal pairing. Grilled vegetable tian and charcuterie board are equally strong matches.

Tags

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 value pick

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