Rosé 2015 Tasting from Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence
Elizabeth Gabay · Taste · Wines and Spirits of ProvenceOn a cold grey blustery day in early April, I made my way to the Salon du Millesime 2015 Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence held at the Hotel Renaissance in Aix-en-Provence. This is the only one of the repertoire of Provence tastings which takes place in the evening, from 4 to 9 pm.
…Continue reading here for the full tasting notes on the 2015 vintage of rosés from this region, a tough year for rosé due to hot temperatures. Liz our Master of Wine also dives into the unique terroir associated with the four sub-regions within Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence. It is fairly common to find wine blends that include Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and Cinsault, which is not always the case throughout Provence.
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