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From the same premium Languedoc appellation as £180 Clos du Temple, named ‘Best Rosé in the World 2020’ by Drinks Business, Le Roi Soleil is a steal! Elegant and crisp, a ravishing rosé with delicate summer berry fruit underscored by citrus zing.
From the same premium Languedoc appellation as £180 Clos du Temple, named ‘Best Rosé in the World 2020’ by Drinks Business, Le Roi Soleil is a steal! Elegant and crisp, a ravishing rosé with delicate summer berry fruit underscored by citrus zing.
Tasting notes
Delicate raspberry and strawberry, crisp citrus fruit, mineral finish
Aroma
Mineral fresh, zingy lime, floral apricot and summer berry fruits
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
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To let you in on the secret, Le Roi Soleil comes from Languedoc’s superb Cabrières, the same tiny southern French appellation as the prized Clos du Temple. Sitting on the slopes, in the centre of five-valley appellation that spans out like a star, Cabrières is the cradle of fine rosé. Cooling wind channelled from the valleys offer a welcome relief to the endless sunny days. Paired with the high altitude, it’s a winemaker’s dream. No wonder this tasty drop was served at royal banquets to The Sun King himself (Louis XIV) in the 14th century. Its reputation has grown down the centuries, but production remains tiny. So grab it while you have the chance! Brimful of white peach and raspberry, it’s seriously cool with an elegant mineral edge.