Gris – Sable de Camargue Rose

Gris – Sable de Camargue Rose

Gris (Lidl) – Gris Sable de Camargue Rose Delicate, pink, classy- just like a flamingo! This unexpected delight from has been a joy as a lunchtime wine. Zingy, faintly salty- yet also redolent of fruit. I award it 17 points. About this VineyardThis is a Lidl...
Famille Sottana – Chateau Prieure d’Appelles Rose

Famille Sottana – Chateau Prieure d’Appelles Rose

Famille Sottana – Chateau Prieure d’Appelles Rose I am gazing over the vineyard where this fresh and drlightful pink is produced. A rosé from the Gironde – a region getting into its stride with pink wine. If you fancy a home with a view down here...
Dordonia – Dordonia #24 Rose

Dordonia – Dordonia #24 Rose

Dordonia – Dordonia #24 Rose It’s a treat to make do with what’s in the fridge for lunch – and find an easygoing pink wine to go alongside. Today I took wonderful but overripe local French tomatoes. A few spare prawns and anchovies plus garden herbs and...
Chateau Montdoyen – Un point, c’est tout! Rose

Chateau Montdoyen – Un point, c’est tout! Rose

Chateau Montdoyen – Un point, c’est tout! Rose Monbazillac is a small region of the Dordogne known for fabulous dessert wine. But here I have unearthed a delicate pink made with 50:50 Cabernet Franc and Merlot. A distinct nose of mulberry and a bite to the...
Vignobles Borie – Les Hauts de Sainte Innocence Rose

Vignobles Borie – Les Hauts de Sainte Innocence Rose

Vignobles Borie – Les Hauts de Sainte Innocence Rose September in France- beautiful Indian summer days and local Bergerac rosé made with Malbec and Merlot. The nose is redolent of cranberry and cream- a perfect ‘foodie’ wine with local duck or quiche- or late...