The Rose Report – Think Pink

Welcome to The Rosé Report.

Here pink wine gets the attention it deserves. Great rosé is as versatile as it gets. Brilliant on its own, perfect with friends, and one of the finest food wines there is, equally at home alongside grilled fish, spicy curries or a Sunday roast. Every review here is entirely independent, built on four decades of tasting and writing. No sponsorship, no influence, just honest opinion. Let’s find your next favourite bottle.

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Chateau Gassier – Esprit de Gassier Rose

Chateau Gassier - Esprit de Gassier Rose What to drink with delicious light dishes featuring tricky ingredients? Provence Rosé of course. This Esprit de Gassier is fearless in face of an onslaught of coriander, lime,pomegranate, beet and … pickled walnut! About this...

Les Vignerons de Tutiac (Sainsbury’s) – Taste the Difference Bordeaux Rose

Les Vignerons de Tutiac (Sainsbury's) - Taste the Difference Bordeaux Rose This is one of Sainsbury's Taste the Difference wines and caught my eye as I spend part of each year in the Bordeaux region. It’s a Merlot rosé produced by a large co-operative based in Tutiac,...

Chateau d’Esclans

Chateau d'Esclans It’s Mother’s Day in the UK and there’s a waft of Spring in the air. In the glass there is Whispering Angel 2022 which epitomises Summer- ripe nectarine, a hint of spice and a warmth on the palate. My score- 18.5. Pair this with a simple Salade...

M. Chapoutier – Rouge Clair

M. Chapoutier - Rouge Clair Light red wine served cool- take it from me, it’s a brilliant choice- very 2026. This stylish bottle is from the renowned Rhone house of Michel Chapoutier and comes in at only 11.5%. It’s an honorary rosé. Ideal with pissaladière or this...

Juan Gil – Organic Rose

Juan Gil (Familia Gil) - Juan Gil Organic Rose A JuicyJumilla today- this unusual organic Spanish pink enjoys a short stay in oak which gives it structure without heaviness on the palate. Produced from Syrah, a spicy favourite grape of mine - and Petit Verdot which...

La Gioiosa et Amorosa – Rose Millesimato

La Gioiosa et Amorosa - La Gioiosa Prosecco Rose Millesimato For all of you emerging, blinking, from Dry January- may I present an exceptional Prosecco for your consideration. This delicate lychee pink fizz has a subtle Italian elegance, delicate stone fruit flavour...