Rating 91
Style Rosé
Blend , Vermentino
Vintage 2016
Appellation
Provence
France
ABV 14%
Price $67.00  Buy This Wine
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Review Updated 2019-05-20

Perfect For

Long-Term Aging, Special Occasion Splurges, Treat Yo'self

Drink If You Like

Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc , Roussanne

Chateau d'Esclans Cotes de Provence 'Les Clans' 2016 Review

One of the most structured rosé wines out there, this wine is mature and has some age on it, which is not common for this style of wine. There are some oxidative notes of honey (kind of like sherry) along with some white white peach and a hint of orange peel. On the palate vanilla emerges and the tannin creates a firm grip, while still allowing the wine’s even, almost perfect acidity to hold all the characteristics in harmony. It is a beautiful wine, but the price is more for wine geeks and ballers buying for their infinity pool party then people wanting to crush rosé in the sun.

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Chateau d'Esclans Cotes de Provence 'Les Clans' 2016
One of the most structured rosé wines out there, this wine is mature and has some age on it, which is not common for this style of wine. There are some oxidative notes of honey (kind of like sherry) along with some white white peach and a hint of orange peel. On the palate vanilla emerges and the tannin creates a firm grip, while still allowing the wine’s even, almost perfect acidity to hold all the characteristics in harmony. It is a beautiful wine, but the price is more for wine geeks and ballers buying for their infinity pool party then people wanting to crush rosé in the sun.

Reviewed On: 05-17-2019
91
POINTS
Chateau d'Esclans Cotes de Provence 'Les Clans' 2016
One of the most structured rosé wines out there, this wine is mature and has some age on it, which is not common for this style of wine. There are some oxidative notes of honey (kind of like sherry) along with some white white peach and a hint of orange peel. On the palate vanilla emerges and the tannin creates a firm grip, while still allowing the wine’s even, almost perfect acidity to hold all the characteristics in harmony. It is a beautiful wine, but the price is more for wine geeks and ballers buying for their infinity pool party then people wanting to crush rosé in the sun.

Reviewed On: 05-17-2019