Château d'Esclans Rock Angel Rosé 2022

A very pure and incisive nose, with refined mineral chalkiness to the fresh strawberry and grapefruit aromas. Again, pure is the word to describe the linear, dry palate, which delivers crisp yet textured acidity, together with elegant, freshly chopped raspberries and strawberries. A truly outstanding rosé here!

The latest release of this wine in the range from Esclans is a ripe, full rosé. It has the crispness but the red fruits are warm and rounded. That gives a fine rosé that is definitely made for food and will be ready from 2023.

This shows some nice density for the style, with melon and tangerine flavors woven with notes of crushed rock, white flowers, heather and salty mineral. Creamy-textured, with a hint of smoke on medium-length finish. Grenache, Rolle and Cinsault. Drink now. 16,000 cases made, 8,000 cases imported.