Château d'Esclans - Côtes de Provence - Les Clans - Rosé - 2022

Wine:

With its elegant pale hue, the 2022 Côtes de Provence Les Clans Rosé is a meticulously crafted wine, aged in 500-liter oak barrels that lend it a polished, textured character. This is a rosé that balances freshness with structure—broad, refined, and long on the palate. It’s built for the table and should be served like a fine white wine.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, fermentation in demi-muids (600-litre French oak barrels, new and one to two years old), aged for 11 months in barrels.

Color:

Light rosé with bright copper highlights.

Nose:

Subtle fruity notes surrounded by toasted and vanilla notes.

Palate:

Generous and refined, with a fresh, structured profile. The gentle oak influence adds depth without overpowering the wine’s clarity and finesse.

Temperature:

Serve between 8 and 10°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Ideal with a meal.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028

It’s one of the greatest success stories in the wine world over the past two decades. Esclans has become a global phenomenon, its influence reaching far beyond France. Sacha Lichine has revolutionized rosé, elevating it to the status of a serious fine wine. Case in point: Whispering Angel is now the best-selling rosé in the United States.

Since 2006, every detail at the estate has been fine-tuned in pursuit of excellence—taking cues from Champagne’s precision and craftsmanship. From vinification to aging, the tools and techniques are top-tier, and the result is a wine that sets a new benchmark for quality in high-volume production.

Beyond Whispering Angel, the Château d’Esclans wines define a new standard for luxury rosé. Partially aged in barrel and built to age, they pair beautifully with refined cuisine and have earned their place on the most prestigious tables—including Michelin-starred restaurants. These are rosés crafted with the care and ambition of grand crus—don’t miss the chance to experience them.