Roche Bellemont Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Rosé 2024

The stellar rise of Provence rosé has been phenomenal. Long gone are the days when the wines were enjoyed solely by the film star glitterati sunning themselves in the Côte d’Azur. We love to sip the pale-hued wines all year round, whenever the moment takes us. Roche Bellemont is one to savour. It’s handcrafted using the pick of the vintage – Grenache and Syrah, plus a little Mourvèdre and Vermentino. These are from the oldest vineyards, planted on the finest soils, where vines must dig deep for water. This rosé’s subtle berry fruit is complemented by creamy savoury hints, a lift of lavender and herbs with minerality. Such elegance and finesse, as you’d expect from a ‘tête de cuvée’ from this sun-blessed area. Superb with seafood pilaf.