6MAR05 Domaine de Paris DRY ROSÉ BLEND, Cotes de Provence, France 2024 (F, O)
4 and 6 bottle levels $22 (member price $19)
40% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 20% Cinsault, 10% Carignan 12.5% ABV
Nothing says Spring is around the corner like Provence Rosé! I take a sip, close my eyes, and think about al fresco dining in a warm climate with family and friends. This is a single vineyard wine, located between the towns of Gonfaron and Pignans, and has been owned by the Brun family since 1990. Domaine de Paris is a project of Vins Breban, a third generation family owned Provence wine company. The varieties are vinified separately, aged in stainless steel, blended, then blended. Yellow peach, ripe strawberry, red raspberry, watermelon.
Food Pairing Suggestions:
This juicy rosé pairs perfectly with al fresco dining served with regional dishes such as tapenade topped crostini, Fougasse (the French version of focaccia) topped with olives, bacon, chevre and herbes de Provence, or Pissaladière with anchovy and caramelized onion. Or simply savor a glass with Asian-style shrimp spring rolls, chicken tagine with olive couscous, ratatouille, bouillabaisse, fried fish tacos, sesame grilled tuna with jasmine rice, pork chops with peach compote, and your favorite hand tossed pizza. This picnic perfect rosé loves every type of cheese; try it with a softened goat cheese spread on crostini and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.