Rimauresq 1er Cru Classe Rosé 2023

Rimauresq 1er Cru Classé Rosé is an exceptional Provence wine that embodies finesse, structure, and elegance. A blend of Grenache, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre, this rosé is haute-couture in character—delicate yet serious. It displays a pale salmon hue with aromas of wild strawberries, white flowers, and citrus zest. The palate is dry, fresh, and poised, with subtle minerality and a graceful, persistent finish. A beautifully balanced and sophisticated rosé perfect for refined occasions or casual luxury.

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Type: Rosé Wine
Style: Dry, Elegant
Grape Varietal: Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre
Tastes Like: Wild strawberry, citrus peel, white florals, soft minerality
Alcohol Percentage: 13%
Closure: Cork
Size: 750mL
Appellation: Côtes de Provence Cru Classé
Region: Provence, France
Terroir: Granite and schist soils at the foothills of the Maures Mountains
Aging: Vinified in stainless steel for freshness and purity
Serving Temperature: 8–10°C – Best served well chilled

Château Rimauresq is one of the few estates awarded the prestigious Cru Classé status in Provence. Nestled at the base of the Maures Mountains, the estate benefits from varied terroirs and a microclimate ideal for producing wines of precision and refinement. The 1er Cru Classé Rosé reflects the estate's commitment to quality and artistry, offering one of the most elegant and complex expressions of Provençal rosé available.

Seafood: Grilled prawns with garlic and lemon or seared scallops with citrus butter.
Poultry: Chicken Niçoise salad or herbed roast chicken.
Vegetarian: Ratatouille or summer vegetable tart with goat cheese.
Cheese: Fresh goat cheese or mild sheep's milk cheese with herbs.

Chèvre: Fresh and tangy, pairing beautifully with florals and citrus.
Brie: Creamy and soft, complementing the wine's texture.
Tomme de Brebis: Light and herbal, matching the wine's Provençal character.
Ricotta Salata: Firm and delicate, enhancing minerality and lift.

Salade Niçoise (Niçoise Salad)

Ingredients:

• 200g green beans, trimmed
• 4 small potatoes, boiled and halved
• 2 eggs, hard-boiled and halved
• 100g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 100g canned tuna (quality packed in olive oil)
• 8 black olives
• 1 tbsp capers
• Mixed salad leaves
• Olive oil, Dijon mustard, vinegar for dressing
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Blanch green beans until tender-crisp, cool in ice water.
2. Prepare dressing by whisking olive oil, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
3. Arrange salad leaves on a plate and top with beans, potatoes, eggs, tomatoes, tuna, olives, and capers.
4. Drizzle with dressing and serve chilled alongside Rimauresq 1er Cru Classé Rosé.