{"title":"Provence Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003eProvence sits on France's Mediterranean coast and has built its reputation almost entirely around dry rose, producing some of the most recognisable pink wine in the world. Pale in colour and bone-dry in style, it set the template that much of the rest of the rose-producing world still follows, prioritising freshness and subtlety over sweetness or bold fruit. The region's warm, sunny climate and proximity to the sea give the wines a distinctive minerality that pairs naturally with seafood and lighter Mediterranean food. If rose more broadly is what you're after, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rose\"\u003eRose\u003c\/a\u003e covers styles from right around the world, including our own \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/central-otago-rose\"\u003eCentral Otago Rose\u003c\/a\u003e for a very different, cooler-climate take. For the wider French range, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/french-wine\"\u003eFrench Wine\u003c\/a\u003e covers everything else on offer.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"houchart-cotes-de-provence-rose","title":"Houchart Cotes de Provence Rose 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouchart Côtes de Provence Rosé\u003c\/strong\u003e is a characterful Provençal Rosé from a historic family estate at the foot of Montagne Sainte-Victoire, near Aix-en-Provence. Its blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah and Tibouren offers a little more colour and rounded texture than the palest modern Rosés, while retaining the freshness that makes the style so appealing. 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Fresh strawberry and citrus lead into delicate peach and violet notes, with a light, fragrant palate and a clean, refreshing finish. Carpe Horam means “seize the moment”, which is sound advice when the sun is out and lunch is heading outdoors. Serve it chilled with summer salads, grilled prawns, fresh seafood or a generous Provençal-style platter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChâteau de Saint-Martin describes Carpe Horam as a chic, accessible rosé with a pretty pale colour and silvery highlights. The nose is tangy and fruity, while the palate is airy, lively and refreshingly easy to drink. 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