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.

Rosalind

Chateau Léoube

Daylesford Farm Seamus and I would like to present my Eleventh Pink of Christmas. And it’s decidedly posh, from via the beautiful Provence estate owned by the Bamford family. Stylish presentation and a mouthful of fruit and Mediterranean spice inside. Perfect balance....

M. Chapoutier

M. Chapoutier From the classic house of Chapoutier, this distinguished pink is the quintessence of Provence rosé. Its subtle blend of Grenache and Syrah brings wild strawberry on the palate, with hints of pot pourri and citrus on the finish. A wonderful pair for...

Ballarin

Ballarin Spring is in the air- and this lovely bottle looks celebratory ! Ballarin are leaders in production of quality Cremant de Bordeaux, indeed the family virtually created this AOC. Made by the Traditional Method - like Champagne- this fizz offers a hint of...

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...