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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Domaine Sainte Lucie (La Fille)

Domaine Sainte Lucie (La Fille) On this day when we celebrate women, I nominate Charlotte (Lolly) Krajewski, the stunningly talented winemaker at in Bordeaux. Her exceptional rosé sets a benchmark for the region (see my post in October 2021) and her innovative...

Paul Mas – Le Rose Bio 2022

Paul Mas - Le Rose Bio 2022 A last mouthful of summer? This ripely fragrant organic pink has warmth and delectable fruit in abundance. With Grenache and Syrah in the mix it offers up peachy notes and a touch of welcome acidity on the finish. Another demonstration of...

Condesa de Flores – Condesa de Flores Cava Rosado

Condesa de Flores - Condesa de Flores Cava Rosado It’s beginning to look a lot like autumn out there- so a cheerful glass of Cava is on the cards. For less than £7 you can acquire this eminently drinkable and fruit filled fizz. Remember that Cava is made by the...

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...