Grapes used in production are Cinsault, Grenache, Rolle and Syrah. Quite extraordinary combination, wine would not look like rose without Syrah.
We were able to taste this “jewel” at restaurant Demo, as it was one of the wines paired with foods in the menu. With reindeer and beetroot this rose wine matched well because portion was partly salty and partly sweet. I was wondering, if red wine would have suited better, but maybe not because of sweetness of beetroot.
THE LOOK
Looking at the packaging, it looks basically champagne bottle, close to Ruinart which was previously tasted
The color is kind of like fluorescent, light pale pink. If you would see this without knowing which wine is concerned, you might think that someone has added water to red wine
THE NOSE
Wild strawberries and/or raspberry, more like a mild candy
THE TASTE
Fresh fruits aromas, a refreshing acidity but palate is mild compared to most rose wines
Facts:
| Alcohol: | 13.00 % |
| Extract: | 21 g/l |
| Acidity: | 5.4 g/l |
| Energy: | 80 kcal / 100 ml (340 kJ / 100 ml) |
Would I buy this wine, if it would happen to appear in our Alko. Perhaps yes, because I did not first believe, that it would suit for reindeer. But this is summer wine and in the winter would prefer stronger rose.
Actually you can buy it from Alko Arkadia; there are still some bottles left from 120 batch Alko had purchased.
REVIEW: OVERALL GRADE 4-/5 – BANG FOR THE BUCK ++/+++
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Reijosfood 
I didn’t have the 2013, but had this wine last year, and while it was not bad, the selection of comparable or better Rosé at about half a price is tremendous. It is interesting to try once for its pedigree, but I wouldn’t make it my go to Rosé in general…
So far tasted only with that dish at Demo. Therefore difficult to make absolut decision. Personally prefer roses with more character.
well, based on your comment, we are on the same page 🙂
Exactly!
This wine is in Alko. But I suggest buying online from Germany, as it’s much cheaper than buying from Alko.
The Bandol Rosé is better value from Alko IMO.
Good to know, have not noticed before, thanks!