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The Decanter interview: Sacha Lichine
Always a man on a mission, this son of Bordeaux broke free of familial ties and went on to establish a new benchmark for quality in rosé wines in the southeast of France. Jane Anson reports after her...
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Profile: Whispering Angel rosé
You've probably heard of it, but how much do you know about this well-known rosé wine?Whispering Angel rosé: Quick facts Made by: Château d’Esclans Production: 360,000 cases* Key grapes: Grenache,...
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First taste: Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore Rosé 2006
Ferrari, one of Italy’s most awarded metodo classico sparkling wine producers, has released a new prestige cuvee rosé to sit alongside its famed Giulio Ferrari Riserva Fondatore. John Stimpfig was one...
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Pitt and Jolie-owned Miraval to launch 'Studio' rosé wine
A new rosé named ‘Studio by Miraval’ has been created by the Provence château that remains jointly owned by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.'Studio by Miraval' was due to be launched on 5 March 2019....
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Expert’s Choice: Premium Spanish rosé
While much Spanish rosé is made for easy pleasure, some producers are moving towards a more refined style. Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW charts their progress and picks bottles to try…Most rosé is made...
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What makes a premium rosé?
As with all premium wines, weight, complexity, age ability are qualities to look out for, but I also look out for a little quirkiness, something moving away from the standard style....
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Côtes de Provence rosé: panel tasting results
Nicolas Clerc MS, Elizabeth Gabay MW and Joanna Simon tasted 91 rosés from the Côtes de Provence, with 2 Outstanding and 15 Highly Recommended...Entry criteria: Producers and UK agents were invited to...
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Best Provence rosés for under £20/$30
Our best Provence rosés have been chosen from our Panel Tasting of over 90 wines. These are a selection of the wines which cost under £20 / $30 in stores and are easily found. Recommending the perfect...
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Is pale rosé wine better quality? - ask Decanter
Pale isn't always best...It’s a misconception that pale rosé wine always means better quality than a bottle with a brighter, pink hue. Any ideas about paler being better may have partly arisen due to...
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Pitt and Jolie-owned Miraval to make rosé Champagne
Miraval is branching out from Provence rosé.Highly regarded grower Champagne house Pierre Péters has formed a partnership with Miraval to create the new rosé Champagne. Miraval has been a rising star...
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Sparkling rosé wines for Valentine’s day
Sparkling rosé is romantic for all the right reasons. It has bubbles; it’s pink; and it has soft, red fruit flavours. We’ve picked out some great options for this Valentine’s day, for every price...
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Italy’s top rosés: 16 rosato wines to try
Rosati are an often under-explored route in to the intriguing diversity of Italy’s terroirs, grape varieties and winemaking traditions. This wine is an Italian speciality that has its own icons and...
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20 great-value French red and rosé wines under £25
Like our recent list of 20 great value French white wines under £25, this list also spans the whole of France covering the major red wine regions of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône and Languedoc-Roussillon...
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15 great value rosé choices
While the French region of Provence might be the go-to area for rosé wine, good quality bottles ranging from pale blush to eye-catching pink can be found all over France and further afield across the...
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Rosé wines with food: Inspiration for great pairings
A few pointers for foods that match with rosé wine: Chicken or niçoise salad Salmon Feta, spinach, mint and quinoa tartelettes Duck Lamb served pink Veggie skewers on the barbecue Charcuterie Soft...
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Best English rosés for the summer
English producers are celebrating English Wine Week (20th – 28th June), delayed slightly due to Coronavirus lockdown, by hosting various virtual and offline events. Many are also getting ready to...
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Happy International Rosé Day: 20 top rosé wines to try
Enjoy rosés from Provence and beyond this summerThe popularity of rosé shows no sign of abating, with sales soaring alongside the temperatures. It seems wine drinkers can’t get enough, and like to...
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Provence rosé: Panel tasting results
Elizabeth Gabay MW, Joanna Simon and Rod Smith MW tasted 178 wines with one exception and four outstanding. Entry criteria: producers and UK agents were invited to submit their latest-release dry,...
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Brad Pitt and partners reveal rosé Champagne 'Fleur de Miraval'
Brad Pitt took a leading role in creating Fleur de Miraval rosé Champagne, said the team behind the new house and label, describing it as ‘not some new celebrity wine, but an authentic project’. The...
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Idyllic Provence vineyard estates for sale
The grand entrance to a luxury wine property for sale near to Cannes.Provence has certainly seen high-profile deals at the top end of the market in recent years, from the arrival of Brad Pitt, Angelina...
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