Les Jamelles Pays D'Oc Clair de Rosé 2021 (France)

Les Jamelles Pays D'Oc Clair de Rosé 2021 (France)Dry style Apple & pear Subtle spice Refreshing "It's instantly appealing on the nose with watermelon, citrus peel, floral and subtle spice aromas, followed by a pristine palate that's light and vibrant. Crisp dry and elegant, making it fabulously appealing. At its best: now to 2024" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, May 2022 "Aromas of white pear and apple, pear and strawberry, sweet rose and dry stone soil. Plush, fruity, fresh and delicious on the palate with

• Dry style
• Apple & pear
• Subtle spice
• Refreshing

"It's instantly appealing on the nose with watermelon, citrus peel, floral and subtle spice aromas, followed by a pristine palate that's light and vibrant. Crisp-dry and elegant, making it fabulously appealing. At its best: now to 2024" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, May 2022

"Aromas of white pear and apple, pear and strawberry, sweet rose and dry stone soil. Plush, fruity, fresh and delicious on the palate with flavours that reflect the bouquet. A core of fruit and refeshing acid line, balanced, well made and ready. Best drinking from day of purchase and through end of summer 2024" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, May 2022

"Bright, even, pale blush pink. The nose is delicate and listed, with aromas of raspberries, pomegranate and lemonade interweaving pink blossoms. Medium-light bodied, dry to taste, vibrant aromas of raspberries, pomegranate melded with blossoms, unfolding crisp lemonade and delicate spice. The fruit shows ripeness and weight; fine-textured phenolics added texture. Lacy and integrated acidity flow smoothly to a long, refreshing finish. This is an elegant Rosé with flavours of red fruit, floral and spice tingle on a refined texture and a smooth flow. Match with sushi and prawn cocktails over the next 2-3 years. A blend of Grenache and Cinsault" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Jul 2022

Doted with lovely pale pink colour, Les Jamelles Clair de Rosé is perfectly balanced, fresh, lively and round, with floral and fruity aromas of raspberry and grenadine.

The grapes for this wine are sourced from diverse terroirs: those from the Herault Valley’s mid-slope vineyards, under the influence of the Mediterranean climate, yield rich, warm, sun-drenched wines; a little further to the south, the sandy alluvial soils around the Thau lagoon basin lend freshness and salinity; while further east, the calcareous clay soils in the environs of Narbonne, where the climate is dry and sunny, yield rich wines.

The grapes are pressed immediately after being harvested. The must is clarified using flotation in order to obtain very clear juice that is then vinified as for a white wine and fermented at low temperatures (15°C). There is no malolactic fermentation.

“Clair de Rose” embodies the quintessence of a Les Jamelles Rosé, though, exceptionally, it is a blend of two grape varieties, Grenache and Cinsault. The result is a subtle wine that is well balanced: elegant and delectable, floral and fruity, fresh and round on the palate.

Food Pairing: Enjoy well chilled (8°C) as an aperitif, with salads, grilled meats, pizza, summer vegetables, or with Asian cuisine. Catherine Delaunay likes to serve it with prawn skewers marinated in ginger and coconut milk. Or try it with a simple slice of melon and prosciutto.