Saint Max Cotes De Provence Rose 2023

Saint Max Cotes De Provence Rose is pale pink, bright and wonderfully inviting; a classic French rosé that brings grapefruit, peach and red summer fruit together with a lightly rounded palate, refreshing acidity and a delicate touch of tannin. It comes from the Abeille-Fabre family, the team behind Château Mont-Redon, using fruit grown around the Cuers Valley and the foothills of the Massif des Maures. A polished choice for sunny lunches, relaxed afternoons or any occasion requiring something pink and properly refreshing. Serve chilled with shellfish, grilled prawns or a crisp Mediterranean salad.

What the winery says:

The 2023 blend is 60% Grenache, 25% Cinsault, 8% Syrah and 7% Carignan. The grapes are whole-bunch pressed with brief skin contact to create a pale colour and preserve aromatic freshness. Malolactic fermentation is avoided, while three months of ageing on fine lees in tank adds gentle texture before early bottling. The finished wine shows pronounced grapefruit and peach notes, a lively, delicate mid-palate and an easy affinity with aperitifs, shellfish and prawns served with citrus sauce.

What the experts say:

Cuisine Tasting Panel, Cuisine Magazine, 4 Stars (2023)
“Fruit and freshness mingle in this understated but very fresh and sound rosé. Dried hay and persimmon come together on the nose.”