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The consistent style of the dry rosés in this beautiful, sprawling part of southeast can make nuances hard to distinguish. But there are quality cues to look for, explains Elizabeth Gabay MW

rovence runs from the PROVENCE ROSE: Mediterranean ITALY A8 KNOW YOUR A8 Fréjus FRANCE in the south to the Notre-Dame N COTES DE Rhône des Anges foothills of the Narbonne 7 PROVENCE 2019 A good , in terms P A57 southern Alps in the of both size and quality. Good to MAURES Perpignan Mediterranean Pierrefeu DES north, from the Rhône valley in Sea MASSIF age, with some showing better SPAIN La Londe the west to Italy in the east. Mediterranean after a year in bottle. Saint-Rémy MONTAGNE DU LUBERON ILES Sea Winemakers work to reconcile VAUCLUSE DÕHYERES LES ALPILLESLes Baux ‘Provence’ as a unifying brand 5 Durance 2018 A small, weaker vintage A7 expressing regional identity. A54 2520151050 where négociant saved the 2 A51 Aix-en- There are eight appellations: River Provence kilometres day with strategic blending. A8 MONTAGNE Côtes de Provence, Coteaux Rhône Particularly pale colour. Most to 8 STE-VICTOIRE Sainte-Victoire d’Aix-en-Provence and Coteaux Palette drink up, but some surprises with Etang 3 Varois-en-Provence are the three de Berre A8 To Fréjus a few ageing well. PROVENCE main producers. Bandol, famous 1 Marseille Notre-Dame for big reds, was traditionally a Provence regions des Anges 2017 A small vintage due to 1 Côtes de Provence A50 producer of structural, ageable 2 A57 spring and a hot, dry Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence Cassis A50 rosés, but today many are lighter 3 Coteaux Varois en Provence 4 Pierrefeu summer. Good quality, good fruit. 4 6 Bandol La Londe in style for early summer drinking. 5 Les Baux-de-Provence Toulon Ageing well. 6 Cassis Bandol Tiny Palette and Bellet, in the 7 Bellet 8 Mediterranean city of Nice, both produce some Palette Sea 2016 A small, dry vintage with rosé, as do Cassis, known for its concentrated berries resulting in white wines, and Les Baux-de- fruity rosés, although some lack Provence. There are also a essential freshness and acidity. number of IGP labels, with IGP PROVENCE ROSE: THE FACTS Best to drink. Méditerranée covering the entire region. 90% of production is rosé. ha Domaines Cooperatives % rosé 2015 Small vintage but Côtes de Provence 20,100 420* 39 90% excellent quality. Ageing well, Essential Provence Coteaux d’Aix 4,127 65* 12 82.5% drink up. Côtes de Provence covers a large Coteaux Varois 2,633 77* 10 90% area, with regional sub-zones Bandol 1,600 59 4 73% 2014 A cool vintage which identified: La Londe and Pierrefeu, Les Baux 243 11 0 45% resulted in fresh vibrant rosés. just inland, are both on schist soils, Cassis 200 12 0 27% Ageing well, drink up. typically giving their wines a Bellet 58 10 0 33% mineral edge. The Palette 45 4 0 15% slopes of Ste-Victoire produce Source: CIVP; *Includes >100 négociants wines with broader, fresher acidity, emphasised by some altitude. Fréjus, on the red volcanic slopes the appellation itself – their Sauvignon, Mourvèdre and Provence offers dry rosés, the of the Esterel massif, produces reputation based on history rather variously contributing blacker fruit simplest balanced by ripe fruit, wines with more structure, while than commonality of . notes. is unique to Bellet. the more complex having weight the newest region, Notre-Dame Wines with denomination de A quarter of production is made and structure. It is usually this des Anges in the warm central terroir, cru classé, and from the by family-owned estates, the rest latter style which best handles the valley of Provence, produces smaller appellations of Cassis, Les by cooperatives and négociants use of – contentious, with rounder, ripe fruit. Baux and Bellet are often pricier. who blend across the region, claims its heftiness masks the Coteaux d’Aix, equally diverse, Coteaux Varois, Coteaux d’Aix and giving a single Provence style. delicacy of a true Provence rosé. has no indicated sub-zones. the IGP wines offer excellent value, Most rosés are pale, historically Most wines are able to age well for Coteaux Varois is based on cooler with IGP sometimes a second proof that the wine was not a two to three years, some for uplands stretching to the north. label or a more experimental wine by-product of . While longer. Almost one third of the There are 18 estates in the from better-known estates. some today are extraordinarily wines are organic. Côtes de Provence classed as cru The wines are blends, with pale, verging on blanc de noir, a classé – a designation created in and Cinsault as the few are a shade darker, often Elizabeth Gabay MW is a wine

Map: Maggie Nelson 1955, as much as 22 years before primary varieties, and Cabernet reflecting a fruitier style. journalist, author and educator ➢

Decanter • August 2020 | 69 Panel tasting

THE VERDICT

The solid standard was further proof that Provence rosé is one of the most reliable wine styles. Though real excitement was harder to find, the 2019 cru classés do stand out, says Georgie Hindle

‘really lovely and as if everyone was trying to make the THE SCORES interesting tasting’, same wine, and succeeding – and that ‘As a range, the 178 wines tasted said Rod Smith MW. applied to 60%-70% of them. It Exceptional 1 A‘It showed the quality arguably shows consistency, but it’s a cru classé wines Outstanding 4 of the 2019 vintage, little bit boring, especially given that Highly which was clearly superior to 2018, some of these will be quite expensive here had much Recommended 32 with fewer issues of heat stress and wines.’ Gabay added: ‘There weren’t Recommended 95 cases where were picked early any that were bad, it’s just boredom.’ greater intensity Commended 40 at the expense of flavour, or less So, how do producers stand out? Fair 5 flavour at the expense of freshness.’ ‘With great difficulty,’ said Smith. ‘The of fruit’ Elizabeth Gabay MW Poor 1 Liz Gabay MW agreed that the wines are reliable, but just a little bit Faulty 0 2019s ‘really stood out’ and, despite safe. There’s room within rosé for a some ‘cut-and-paste’ wines, praised little bit more – not risk, but not to rest the diversity of style throughout the on their laurels either.’ – once you’re stripping out colour tasting. ‘This year I felt we were He added: ‘Provence can’t just you’re also homogenising flavour.’ getting more regional definition and trade on reputation, especially given Smith flew the flag for the character – a massive plus and the prices charged for just being good . Though it’s difficult to grow, ‘all very promising.’ and from Provence – and the the wines that had a high percentage Joanna Simon equally reiterated consumer is discovering that. The best did well – they really worked, coming the quality of the 2019s, which she are very good and they fulfil the across as very floral’. A - ‘wasn’t aware of prior to the tasting’. stereotype, but the blandest aren’t, dominant wine also piqued the judges’ For Gabay, the cru classé wines and as wines they don’t necessarily interest, as did the IGP wines, leaving were ‘the biggest surprise’. ‘The compete in terms of price.’ them wanting to see more submitted classification is historic, with wines Ste-Victoire was praised as a for this tasting in the future. quite often a higher price because of ‘go-to’ appellation, as was Bandol, the For the perfect rosé, Smith said it,’ she said. ‘There is scepticism in two regions notching up three and six you need ‘creaminess from the lees, Provence that they don’t produce wines respectively in the top 13 that phenolics from the skin giving enough anything different, but as a range here scored 91pts or more. But the judges but not too much fruitiness, acidity they had much greater intensity of warned it’s still not enough on which and weight, and many of them had all Entry criteria: fruit, so they are clearly trying to live to generalise, so it’s worth knowing of those in good harmony.’ producers and UK up to that cru classé standard.’ Simon producers and reading the notes here. As for what to drink when, Smith agents were invited equally ‘wasn’t expecting quite that Colours ranged from dark to said: ‘At the beginning of the summer, to submit their definition of quality’, or ‘the very pale blush. ‘Sometimes it becomes try drinking the end of last year’s rosés latest-release dry, distinctive profiles – I’ve not seen that confusing for consumers to see such rather than the early new ones [2019], still Provence rosé before, they really were a step up’. diversity, because they think all these especially if they’ve only just been wines from any Low points were the ‘similar, wines should be pale,’ Smith noted. bottled. People think it has to be the Provence sub- identikit wines’, said Smith. ‘It seems ‘But pale doesn’t always mean good youngest vintage, but it doesn’t.’ appellation

THE JUDGES Elizabeth Gabay MW Joanna Simon Rod Smith MW Gabay is a widely Simon is a widely Smith is a wine published wine writer, published wine and educator, journalist educator, speaker and food writer, presenter and consultant, and consultant, with and judge. Formerly the DWWA Regional special interests in the wine critic at The Chair for Provence. wines of Provence and Sunday Times for 22 Based in the Côte rosés from around the years, she co-founded d’Azur, he is director world. Author of Rosé, The Wine Gang, was of the Riviera Wine Understanding the founding editor of Academy. Having Pink Wine Revolution (Infinite Ideas 2018), she Waitrose Drinks magazine, and now also blogs moved to France in 2007, he previously led the is also president of the International Rosé on www.joannasimon.com. Her specialist areas wine team at Vins Sans Frontières, the leading Championship and a DWWA judge. include matching wine with food. supplier of wine to the superyacht industry.

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EXCEPTIONAL 98–100pts

ancient variety Tibouren – not widely planted outside Provence, this is an intensely aromatic black grape with a thin skin, which is notoriously difficult to grow. The family still champions Tibouren, which makes up 90% of its , and some plots are more than 50 years old. Elizabeth Gabay MW . Lots of new oak on the nose. New oak on the palate gives richness and oomph. Oranges, dried apricots, long Clos Cibonne, Château Cibon Cuvée saline mineral acidity balancing new oak.

Marius, Côtes de Provence Cru Classé Joanna Simon Orangey. Deep and complex nose of spice, dried 2017 and oak. Concentrated, complex, richly textured palate with spicy, Decanter average score: 98/100pts Individual judges’ scores: dried- notes and baking bread; breadth, length and graceful Elizabeth Gabay MW 98 Joanna Simon 98 Rod Smith MW 98 mineral-fresh notes. Rod Smith MW Oaky and slightly spicy aromas: plenty of honeyed, rich £47-£56 Exel, Last Drop Wines, Red Squirrel, Theatre of Wine, The Good Spirits Co, straw, baked fruit underneath. Complex, delicious and deeply flavoured Vin Cognito, Vindinista with baked citrus, honey and apricot. Good balance and lovely phenolic This 15ha property overlooking Toulon harbour has been part of the Roux grip on the finish. Certainly approachable now, but no hurry to drink. family’s ancestry for almost 230 years. It wasn’t until 1930 that André Roux decided to dedicate the land exclusively to , especially the Drink 2020-2024 13%

OUTSTANDING 95–97pts

Domaine de la Bégude, Irréductible, Château La Coste, Coteaux d’Aix-en- Bandol 2019 96 EG 98 JS 95 RS 96 Provence 2019 95 EG 95 JS 94 RS 95 £32.50 Connaught Cellars, Monopole Wine £20 Thorman Hunt Overlooking the Mediterranean, this 600ha estate in Bandol houses Launched in 2008, this certified organic and biodynamic estate situated 22ha of vineyards surrounded by forests and olive groves at about between Aix-en-Provence and the Luberon National Park houses not 400m above sea level. With a mixture of poor clay and limestone soils, only vineyards and a modern designed by French artichect Jean the cooling influence of the sea and the powerful Mistral wind, the Nouvel, but a spa hotel complete with 28 villa suites, restaurants and an grapes enjoy perfect conditions to ripen slowly in the often very warm art gallery. The winery itself is made up of two large corrugated iron climate of the region. Made from 90% Mourvèdre and 10% Grenache, cylindrical buildings with a vast chamber 17m below ground containing this certified spends two months on the lees to enhance its all the vats and wine storage. This wine is a blend of 60% Grenache, 30% viscosity and character. Unlike many rosés, this wine is capable of Syrah and 10% Cinsault from the 208ha surrounding this ageing for several years. beautiful luxury complex. EG Pale red. Loads of floral, red fruit aromas. Juicy red fruit and fresh, EG Strong pink. Good weight and structure – quite a serious rosé with acidity, some minerality. Dry, fruity, good weight, long lots of intense, wild red berry fruit, a few black berries, mineral core and acidity – ticks all the boxes. firm phenolic finish. A lovely, serious, gastronomic rosé.

JS Deep copper, almost red colour. Ripe, richly fruity, red-fruit and spice JS Deep dayglow copper-pink. Peach and pear aromas, quite complex. nose; cherry, apricot and orange on the palate. Chewy and substantial Fleshy peach and peppery spice on the palate. Full-bodied, powerful, with fresh, lively acidity. Not subtle but good. rich and leesy. Complex.

RS Deep pink colour, just a trace of orange – traditional Bandol RS Mid-pale pink colour. Earthy cranberry and raspberry fruit aromas. appearance. Spicy and rich with some clove and red berries. Inviting. Some spice. Fruity and flavoursome, with good depth and spice. Rich, deep, youthful. Complex and well textured. Delicious and Balanced acidity and some creaminess. characteristic. Keep for a few years ideally. Very good. Drink 2020-2021 Alc 13.5% ➢ Drink 2021-2028 Alc 13%

Decanter • August 2020 | 71 A single grape variety LeTibouren 200 years of History One Family An Exceptional “Terroir”

RECOMMENDED EXCEPTIONAL OUTSTANDING 98 95 88 POINTS POINTS POINTS

Chemin de la Cibonne - 83220 LE PRADET [email protected] www.clos-cibonne.com

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 91 POINTS

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 91 POINTS

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OUTSTANDING (Continued) 95–97pts

Clos Cibonne, Cuvée Tradition Tibouren, Lafran-Veyrolles, Bandol 2015 Côtes de Provence Cru Classé 2018 95 EG 95 JS 93 RS 97 95 EG 96 JS 95 RS 95 £18-£22 Cellar Door Wines, Highbury Vintners, Kwoff, The Vineyard Dorking £22.50-£29 Binch, Dvine Cellars, Elicite, Exel, Last Drop Wines, Red Squirrel, One of the oldest wine estates in Bandol, 10ha Lafran-Veyrolles dates Theatre of Wine, The Good Spirits Co, The Little Wine Shop, The Salusbury Winestore, back to 1641 when it existed as a country house with grounds featuring Vin Cognito, Vindinista, Wine Boar, N16 vineyards, olive groves, hazelnut and oak trees. In fact the word Planted on the hills of the Maures mountains, the average age of these ‘Veyrolles’ derives from the ancient word ‘rouvraie’, referring to an area well-ventilated Tibouren vines is about 20 years, on free-draining, salty planted with oak trees in the Cadière-d’Azur commune. The vineyards clay soils located close to the sea. These factors, along with sustainable are situated on clay slopes with limestone and chalky marl subsoils viticultural practices, enable good health and a fresh style. Made overlooking the sea. This wine is made from 70% Mourvèdre, 15% predominantly from the much-prized Tibouren variety, this flagship Grenache and 15% Cinsault, partly using the saignée method of bleeding wine also contains 10% Grenache, and after fermentation and blending, off a portion of red wine juice after a 24-hour . it spends 12-18 months in 100-year-old casks before being bottled. EG Pale copper-pink. Fresh, vibrant redcurrant acidity, long zestiness EG Orange. Intense fruit – dried peach, apricot and orange – some nutty balanced by a concentrated weight of ripe fruit and good structure. Not oak, red berries, creamy, long, fresh mineral acidity, and a phenolic overtly phenolic or tannic, but overall a good balance of structure. finish. More gastronomic style. JS Dried-apple aromas. Slight spritz on the palate. Rounded, JS Deep, yellowy hue. Spicy, oaky, dried-flower and apricot aromas with sweet-fruited, supple texture, good acidity, still youthful. a little mineral-kerosene development. Lovely, mineral, richly textured RS Mid-pale orange colour. Intensely fruity aromas with some red palate but tight too with dried apricot, mineral and crystallised orange berries as well as caramelised citrus peel and kumquat. Some savoury peel flavours. Long, complex, melifluous, fresh. saline lees. Still very youthful, and could easily be kept. But delicious RS Mid-pale orange colour. Floral and herby, with the beginnings of and complex. Teriffic wine. Worth making a lobster bisque for. cumin spice and scorched citrus peel aromas. Mouthfilling and deep. Drink 2020-2025 Alc 13% Rich fruit with jasmine and baked apple. Rounded and characteristic. Some touches of oak and lees. Very fresh, long finish. Classy.

Drink 2020-2021 Alc 13.5%

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 90–94pts

Château de Pibarnon, Nuances, Domaine des Mapliers, Abacus, Famille Sumeire, Château Bandol 2017 92 EG 95 JS 87 RS 95 Côtes de Provence 2019 Coussin César à Sumeire, Côtes 92 EG 93 JS 93 RS 91 £25.04 (2018) www.pibarnon.com de Provence Ste-Victoire 2019 92 EG 90 JS 93 RS 92 Deep copper-pink with sumptuous marmalade £16 The Boxford Wine Co and creamy, nutty fruitcake characters Beautiful cherry patisserie and succulent £29.99 Museum Wines contrasting joyously with perfectly poised hedgerow fruit with a supple, silky texture and Austere mineral finesse infused with expressive acidity and freshness. Drink 2020-2025 Alc 14% fine acidity. Elegant and sustained. Drink 2020 perfumed florals and a mouthwatering crunch Alc 14% of juicy raspberry fruit. Long and rewarding. Drink 2020 Alc 13.5% ➢

Decanter • August 2020 | 73 Panel tasting Provence rosŽ

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (Continued) 90–94pts

Mathilde Chapoutier, Grand Château des Ferrages, Mon Plaisir, Domaine la Suffrène, Bandol Ferrage, Côtes de Provence Côtes de Provence Ste-Victoire 2019 91 EG 90 JS 93 RS 90 91 EG 89 JS 92 RS 91 Ste-Victoire 2019 2019 £20.49 Tivoli Wines 92 EG 92 JS 93 RS 92 £16.99 Hatch Mansfield Enriching blackcurrant, floral and fresh thyme £16.99 Hatch Mansfield Radiant cherries and juicy red berries infused aromas; glossy and slick with mouthwatering A marvel of sweet raspberries, cherries and with energetic orange peel and spice, and a orange peel acidity and a succulent texture. rose with a lifted, fresh mineral intensity lively mineral freshness. Drink 2020 Alc 13% Drink 2021-2028 Alc 14% and a beguiling, fresh finish. Drink 2020 Alc 13%

Domaine Maubernard, Bandol Domaine Tempier, Bandol 2018 Adnams, Provence Rosé, 2019 91 EG 90 JS 92 RS 91 91 EG 90 JS 92 RS 92 Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence 2018 90 EG 90 JS 91 RS 88 POA Roberson £26.99 Noble Grape Clove and pepper spice notes lead to Captivating apricot and cassis notes turn £10.99 Adnams a full-flavoured palate enriched with into creamy and red apple with A purity of red berries and velvety plums with sweet parsnip with a long, fresh finish. a spicy undertow and great acid backbone. a delightfully fresh mineral core and a soft, Drink 2022-2028 Alc 13% Drink 2020-2028 Alc 13% supple acidity. Drink 2020 Alc 13%

Château Barbebelle, Barbebelle Château Beaulieu, Cuvée Château de Brégancon, Cuvée Rosé Fleuri, Coteaux d’Aix-en- Alexandre, Coteaux d’Aix-en- Isaure, Côtes de Provence Cru Provence 2019 90 EG 89 JS 90 RS 90 Provence 2019 90 EG 90 JS 91 RS 90 Classé 2019 90 EG 90 JS 91 RS 90 £15 Castelnau Wine Agencies £17.49 Aitken Wines, Dugard & Daughters, N/A UK www.chateau-de-bregancon.fr Exquisitely pale with fresh watermelon and Ellie’s Cellar, Hay Wines, Liberty Wines, Shaftesbury A superb crunch of , cranberry exuberance and a sumptuous Wines, Whole Foods Market and crisp citrus give energy to this intense, full acidity, with a long, wild hedgerow finish. Warming nutty aromas with citrus peel and and structured wine. Drink 2020 Alc 13% Drink 2020 Alc 13.5% spice; full and creamy with a contrasting zesty cassis acidity. Drink 2020 Alc 13%

Château de Pibarnon, Bandol Château d’Estoublon, Le Rosé, Château Guilhem Tournier, 2019 90 EG 91 JS 90 RS 90 Les Baux-de-Provence 2019 Cuvée La Malissonne, Bandol 90 EG 90 JS 91 RS 90 90 EG 90 JS 91 RS 90 £21.67 Millésima 2019 Inviting spicy apricot and honeyed peach £23.50 Bottle Apostle N/A UK +33 (0)4 94 90 11 83 blossom with fresh redcurrant acidity and Compelling earthy spice and wild strawberry Delicious spiced cherries and lifted a mineral dimension. Long and fine. flow through into the weighty, juicy palate; raspberries with traces of rosehip and pecan; Drink 2020-2028 Alc 13.5% powerful and lengthy. Drink 2020 Alc 13.5% textured and fresh with good ageing potential. Drink 2020-2025 Alc 13% ➢

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (Continued) 90–94pts

Château Peigros, Croix Hautes Château Saint-Maur, L’Excellence, Château Saint-Maur, Saint M, des Schistes, Côtes de Provence Côtes de Provence Cru Classé Côtes de Provence Cru Classé Pierrefeu 2019 90 EG 90 JS 91 RS 90 2019 90 EG 87 JS 92 RS 92 2019 90 EG 90 JS 91 RS 89 N/A UK www.chateau-peigros.com £20 Millésima £14.17 Millésima An elegant austerity of mineral, wild berry fruit Complex peach blossom, red berry and saffron Vigorous spicy red berries intermingled with with a fresh watermelon acidity and a long spice engulfed in a ripe, creamy palate with a juicy peach and sweet ; textured and firm finish. Drink 2020 Alc 13% subtle mineral finish. Drink 2020 Alc 13.5% with a fresh mineral finish. Drink 2020 Alc 13.5%

‘All the wines with a high percentage Domaine de la Croix, Cuvée of Tibouren really Domaine de la Grand’Vigne, Irrésistible!, Côtes de Provence Coteaux Varois en Provence 2019 Cru Classé 2019 90 EG 90 JS 92 RS 89 worked, coming 90 EG 90 JS 90 RS 89 £17 L’Ami Jac N/A UK www.lagrandvigne.com Shimmering florals, red berries and rhubarb across as very floral’ A youthful blend of red berries and with delicate, fresh acidity and an elegant, with a touch of orange citrus; elegant with a Rod Smith MW sustained mineral core. Drink 2020 Alc 13% lovely chewy freshness. Drink 2020 Alc 13%

Domaine de Rimauresq, Cuvée Domaine de Rimauresq, Côtes de Domaine d’Eole, Souffle Rebelle, Côtes de Provence Provence Cru Classé 2019 d’Eole, Alpilles 2019 Cru Classé 2019 90 EG 89 JS 91 RS 90 90 EG 90 JS 90 RS 91 90 EG 93 JS 90 RS 87 £23 Kwoff £18.50-£21 Butlers , Caviste, Field N/A UK www.domainedeole.com A gastro style combining smoky, sweet & Fawcett, L’Art du Vin, NY Wines of Cambridge Deeply coloured rosé with alluring strawberry, herbals, candied peel and violet florals, with Mirabelle plums, peaches and apricots with a red apple and peach aromas and flavours, then structured oak and a firm mineral backbone. lush citrus acidity and elegantly textured fine a zing of pink grapefruit acidity on the finish. Drink 2020 Alc 13% tannins, mineral freshness. Drink 2020 Alc 13% Drink 2020 Alc 13%

Domaine la Suffrène, Cuvée Domaine Pieracci, Bandol 2019 Domaine Roche Redonne, Sainte-Catherine, Bandol 2016 90 EG 86 JS 91 RS 93 Cuvée de la Lyre, Bandol 2019 90 EG 93 JS 87 RS 90 90 EG 89 JS 91 RS 90 N/A UK www.domaine-pieracci.com N/A UK www.domaine-la-suffrene.com A structured style laden with intense N/A UK [email protected] Evolved copper tones with a and herbs, red berries and spice; creamy and Pastry, peach and dried-flower aromatics dried apricot fruit nose leading to a still- textured with a fresh, grapefruit finish. flow into a delicately viscous palate with youthful palate showing plenty of backbone. Drink 2020-2024 Alc 13.5% an elegant, fresh mineral length. Drink 2020-2021 Alc 14% Drink 2020-2023 Alc 13%

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (Continued) 90–94pts

Domaine Saint-Andrieu, Domaine Saint-Andrieu, Côtes de Estandon, Impressions, Côtes de L’Oratoire, Coteaux Varois en Provence 2019 90 EG 90 JS 90 RS 90 Provence Ste-Victoire 2019 90 EG 89 JS 93 RS 87 90 EG 90 JS 89 RS 90 Provence 2019 £12.50 Millésima £11.67 Millésima Layers of peaches and cream, wild berries, N/A UK http://catalogue.estandon-vignerons.com Brimming with delicately perfumed florals, herbs and minerals; warming and rich with Refined rose , mineral and dried rosehip spice, red-berry and cherry fruit with a long, inviting finish. Drink 2020 Alc 13.5% cranberry aromas with vivid red-berry acidity seamless acidity and a satin texture. and a grippy mineral edge. Drink 2020 Alc 12.5% Drink 2020 Alc 13.5%

Figuière, Première, Côtes de Ravoire & Fils, Costeval, Terre de Mistral, Pauline, Provence 2019 90 EG 90 JS 90 RS 90 Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence 2019 Méditerranée 2019 90 EG 90 JS 90 RS 89 90 EG 92 JS 91 RS 87 £18.98-£19.81 Jascots, Robert Rolls Luscious , rose petal and spice aromas N/A UK www.ravoire-fils.com £15 Swig juxtaposed with tight, redcurrant fruit acidity A scent of sweet blossom and saffron spice Super-aromatic wild cherries and fresh and an airy, crisp finish. Drink 2020 Alc 13% with plenty of crunchy red cherries and a hedgerow fruit with a mineral core, breezy persistent acid bite. Drink 2020 Alc 12.5% fresh acidity and an appetising chewiness. Drink 2020 Alc 13%

RECOMMENDED 86–89pts Wine Score EG JS RS Tasting note Alc Drink Price Stockists

Château de Brégancon, La Réserve, 89 89 90 89 Talcum powder with ripe cherry and raspberry fruit and a twist 13% 2020 N/A UK www.chateau-de-bregancon.fr Côtes de Provence CC 2019 of lime zest.

Château de St-Martin, Cuvée de la 89 88 89 89 Billowing red berries, peaches and cream with delicate acidity and a crisp, 12.5% 2020 £18 Mistral Wine Co Chapelle, Côtes de Provence CC 2019 refreshing finish.

Château d’Esclans, Les Clans, 89 86 85 95 Orange-toned with expressive florals, spiced marmalade and creamy oak 14% 2020 £33.87 Vinatis Côtes de Provence 2018 flooding the palate.

Château Fonscolombe, Coteaux 89 90 86 90 Bags of herby red fruit, juicy and viscous with a bitter twist on the finish. 13% 2020 N/A UK www.fonscolombe.fr d’Aix-en-Provence 2019

Château la Tour de l’Evêque, 89 86 90 92 Buttery baked peaches and subtle spice; a rich style with a rounded, 13% 2020 £13.95 Corney & Barrow Côtes de Provence 2019 creamy texture.

Château Roubine, Premium, 89 90 90 88 Velvety black fruit aromas and fresh florals with a herbal undertow; 12.5% 2020 £17.99 Roberts & Speight Côtes de Provence CC 2019 firm, juicy and long. (2018)

Domaine des Aspras, A Lisa, 89 90 87 90 Pale shell-pink with spicy perfumed aromas and a creamy, nutty texture. 13.5% 2020 N/A UK www.aspras.com Vin du Var 2019

Famille Negrel, Mas de Cadenet, 89 90 90 86 Understated mineral and red-berry elegance, vibrant acidity, lots of potential. 12.5% 2020 POA ABS Wine Agencies Côtes de Provence Ste-Victoire 2019

François Lurton, La Mule Rose, 89 87 89 90 Abundant flavours of apples, figs and plums with a creamy texture and 13% 2020 N/A UK www.francoislurton.com Coteaux Varois en Provence 2019 gentle spice hints.

Gueissard, G, Bandol 2019 89 86 92 88 Powerful cassis aromas with pink-grapefruit undertones; weighty and 13% 2020- N/A UK www.lesvignoblesgueissard.com warming with fine acidity. 2022

La Bastide Blanche, Bandol 2018 89 87 93 87 Orange-tinged maturity with earthy, nutty spice and dried apricot notes; 14% 2020- £19.17- H2Vin, Millésima, New Street Wine Shop rich and juicy. 2021 £20.50

Nos Vins du Sud, L’Arlésienne, 89 86 89 91 Peach melba and cream with an inviting soft texture and lively freshness. 13.5% 2020 N/A UK www.nosvinsdusud.com Côtes de Provence 2019 ➢

Decanter • August 2020 | 77 Panel tasting

RECOMMENDED (Continued) 86–89pts Wine Score EG JS RS Tasting note Alc Drink Price Stockists

Aromanes, Eternity, Côtes de 88 87 89 87 Charming citrus florals and juicy red fruits; rounded, soft and fine. 13% 2020 N/A UK www.sovex-grandschateaux.com Provence 2019

Bastide de Blacailloux, Eclosion, 88 89 89 86 Linear and crisp, crunchy redcurrant and cherry, fine core of mineral vibrance. 12.5% 2020 N/A UK www.bastide-de-blacailloux.com Coteaux Varois en Provence 2019

Château Barbanau, L’Instant, 88 86 89 90 Limber, fresh, rounded with smoky stone fruit and spice, fine-toned acidity. 12.5% 2020 POA The Wine Society Côtes de Provence 2019

Château de Berne, Inspiration, 88 89 88 86 Cherry aromas and vibrant sour-cherry fruit on palate. Creamy texture, with 13% 2020 £15.95 Bancroft Wines Côtes de Provence 2019 an appetising touch of cherry-kernel bitterness and grapefruit acidity.

Château de Saint-Martin, Grande 88 89 90 86 Vibrant red cherry and mineral aromas and flavours. Creamy texture, very 12.5% 2020- £19.95 Vinoteca Réserve, Cotes-de-Provence CC 2019 mineral. Bone-dry, youthful and just slightly hard at present, but promising. 2022

Château d’Ollières, Coteaux 88 87 90 86 Glossy cherry and peach fruit with lively florals and fresh redcurrant acidity. 12.5% 2020 £11.85- Ellis Wharton, Les Caves de Pyrene, Vinvm Varois en Provence 2019 £13.50

Château du Rouët, Estérelle, Intense raspberry, cherry and rose-petal notes with a supple, creamy texture 12.5% 2020 £16.99 Cork of the North, Grape Minds, Hay Wines, 88 89 86 90 Liberty Wines, Riva News & Wine, Tannin & Côtes de Provence 2019 and mineral finish. Oak, Tok’s Food & Drink

Château Grand Boise, Côtes de 88 87 88 88 Fruity candyfloss aromas, and fine, silky -citrus acidity and mineral 12% 2020 £17.95 Vagabond Wines Provence Ste-Victoire 2019 elegance.

Château la Tour de l’Evêque, Pétale 88 88 90 85 Summer fruit pudding, rose petals and pomegranate on the nose; generous, 13.5% 2020 £18.50 Corney & Barrow de Rose, Côtes de Provence 2019 rounded and fresh.

Château Lauzade, Côtes de 88 89 88 86 A weighty, savoury style with spicy dried apricots, floral notes and pepper. 12% 2020 N/A UK www.lauzade.com Provence 2019

Château Mont-Redon, Saint 88 89 89 85 Packed with fresh redcurrants, cranberries and cherries, with a savoury note 13.5% 2020 POA Justerini & Brooks Max, Côtes de Provence 2019 and saline finish.

Château Vignelaure, Le Page de 88 93 87 83 Slightly darker bold copper-pink with refreshing cherries, plums and cassis; 12.5% 2020 N/A UK www.vignelaure.com Vignelaure, Méditerranée 2019 clean and zesty.

Domaine de Cala, Prestige, 88 89 86 90 Textured, spicy red cherries, a touch of creamy oak, vibrant mineral acidity. 13% 2020 N/A UK www.domainedecala.com Coteaux Varois en Provence 2019

Domaine de la Bégude, Bandol 88 86 88 89 Berries and cherries abound with a trace of Campari aromatics; crunchy, 12.5% 2020- POA Monopole Wine 2019 fresh and inviting. 2025

Domaine de la Croix, Cuvée 88 90 88 85 Firm mineral characters interwoven with baked apple and peach fruit, 13% 2020 N/A UK [email protected] Eloge, Côtes de Provence CC 2019 and mouthwatering acidity.

Domaine Gavoty, Cuvée 88 88 87 88 A full style with ripe red fruits, tingly fresh sherbet acidity and nutty tannins. 13.5% 2020 £18.95 Jeroboams Clarendon, Côtes de Provence 2018

Domaine Marie Berenice, Bandol 88 89 86 90 Mature earthy marmalade and nutty spice aromas with a firm, savoury 13% 2020- N/A UK www.domainemarieberenice.com 2018 backbone and long finish. 2025

Domaine Maubernard, Bandol 88 86 91 87 Lacy and fine-boned with delicate blossom, spicy tangerine and a fresh 13% 2020- £19 Roberson 2018 mineral crunch. 2021

Famille Negrel, Origine, Côtes de 88 85 90 88 Almond and marzipan warmth, honeyed strawberries and an underlying 13% 2020 N/A UK www.masdecadenet.fr Provence Ste-Victoire 2018 gastronomic and harmonious bitterness.

Famille Sumeire, Château 88 88 88 88 Appetising sweet rhubarb and cranberry notes building to a long, fresh 13% 2020 £14.99 Museum Wines L’Afrique, Côtes de Provence 2019 wild-berry finish. Famille Sumeire, Ch Coussin, Côtes 88 87 91 87 Potpourri aromatics and delicate raspberries with soft grapefruit acidity 13.5% 2020 £14.17 Millésima de Provence Ste-Victoire 2019 and a savoury finish.

Famille Sumeire, Ch Maupague, 88 89 90 86 A lovely blend of tinned-peach creaminess balanced by a crunch of red Gala 13% 2020 £17.99 Museum Wines Côtes de Provence Ste-Victoire 2019 apple acidity.

Le Grand Cros, L’Esprit de 88 89 85 89 Intensely perfumed sweet spice and warming peaches with a touch of 14% 2020 £16 The Fine Cheese Co Provence, Côtes de Provence 2019 creaminess and fresh acidity. (2018)

Les Béates, Les Béatines, Coteaux 88 88 90 85 Graceful aromas of red cherry and apple with a creamy structure and mineral 13.5% 2020 N/A UK www.lesbeates.com d’Aix-en-Provence 2019 fresh finish.

Mas Fleurey, Cuvée Selectionnée, 88 90 87 87 Pale orange colour with nicely evolved nutty oak, dried and a long, 12.5% 2020 £13.60 Christopher Piper Côtes de Provence 2018 grippy finish.

Pierre Chavin, Villa Chavin, 88 85 89 90 Textural and rounded with lots of warm, spicy fruit and a fresh mineral core. 12.5% 2020 N/A UK www.pierre-chavin.com Côtes de Provence 2019

AIX, Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence Pleasing red cherries, wild strawberries and a bitter-almond note; delicate, 13% 2020 £16.49 Bon Coeur, Harvey Nichols, Hermitage 87 86 89 86 Cellars, Majestic, North & South Wines, 2019 crisp and mineral. Selfridges, Whole Foods Market

Château Barbanau, La Girafe 87 87 87 88 Fleshy peaches and juicy redcurrants with a lush, textural creaminess. Ripe 13% 2020 N/A UK www.chateau-barbanau.com Verte, Côtes de Provence 2019 and weighty.

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RECOMMENDED (Continued) 86–89pts Wine Score EG JS RS Tasting note Alc Drink Price Stockists

Château Calissanne, Clos Victoire, 87 87 89 86 Smooth creamy saffron oak and honey with an underlying redcurrant 13% 2020 N/A UK www.chateau-calissanne.fr Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence 2019 freshness.

Château d’Astros, Cuvée 87 86 89 85 Zippy spearmint and watermelon aromas with a bitter twist of orange peel 13.5% 2020 N/A UK www.astros.fr Spéciale, Côtes de Provence 2019 succulence.

Château des Bertrands, 87 85 89 86 Scented rose petals on a bed of fleshy sweet peaches and cream. 13% 2020 N/A UK www.chateaudesbertrands.com Côtes de Provence 2019

Château des Bormettes, Instinct 87 88 88 86 Jasmine and spicy citrus; very fresh and juicy with a mineral finish. 13% 2020 £19.50 Waud Wines Parcellaire, La Londe 2019 (2016)

Château d’Estoublon, La 87 86 90 86 Spiced pear and red-cherry notes with a structured, mineral core. 13% 2020 N/A UK https://shop.estoublon.com Réserve, Méditerranée 2019 Gastronomic and textured.

Château Grand Boise, Jadis, 87 85 89 86 Saffron and florals with a succulent orangey palate, fresh acidity. 12% 2020 £25.75 Vagabond Wines Côtes de Provence 2019

Château Léoube, Love by 87 87 85 89 Tangy red apples and cherries with a supple, creamy palate and zippy finish. 13% 2020 £16- Millésima, Waddesdon Wine Léoube, Côtes de Provence 2019 £19.95

Château Maïme, Côtes de 87 86 89 87 Fine-boned, elegant florals with an apricot and red-apple freshness and a 13% 2020 N/A UK www.chateau-maime.com Provence 2019 zesty finish.

Château Mentone, Cuvée 87 88 88 84 Freesia and peach blossom aromatics with a firm mineral character and zippy 13.5% 2020 N/A UK www.chateaumentone.com Emotion, Côtes de Provence 2019 acidity on the palate.

Château Montaud, Terres de Moreish mineral and leafy berry fruit with an underlying twist of almond- 13% 2020 £15.99 Ann et Vin, Milestone Wines, Satchells, 87 87 88 86 Slaughden Wines Ravel, Côtes de Provence 2019 kernel bitterness.

Château Paradis, Coteaux 87 86 89 85 Peppery red fruit, crunchy and fresh with a fine core of mineral elegance. 13% 2020 POA Ellis of Richmond d’Aix-en-Provence 2019

Château Roubine, Roubine la Vie 87 90 86 85 Raspberries, strawberries and pomegranates with traces of sweet herbs and 12.5% 2020 £12.50 Millésima en Rose, Côtes de Provence 2019 a creamy, soft texture.

Château Saint-Baillon, Côtes 87 89 85 86 Powdered violets, redcurrants and watermelon freshness with a lovely 12.5% 2020 £11 Goedhuis & Co de Provence 2019 mineral acidity.

Château Vert, Cuvée Séduction, 87 86 87 88 Sprightly cherry aromatics, a fleshy, ripe palate and a soft, red-fruit finish. 13% 2020 N/A UK +33 (0)4 94 66 80 59 La Londe 2019

Château Vignelaure, Coteaux 87 87 90 84 A touch of cassis and creamy almonds combining nicely with grapefruit and 13% 2020 £16.50- JN Wine, The Wine Society d’Aix-en-Provence 2019 watermelon acidity. £18

Domaine Houchart, Côtes de 87 87 87 86 Candyfloss and ripe berries on a bed of rounded, fresh acidity, plummy finish. 13.5% 2020 £12.25 Gusto Wines Provence 2019 (2018)

Domaine Houchart, Côtes de 87 88 87 86 Vigorous sweet apricots and strawberries with a joyous, creamy opulence 14% 2020 N/A UK www.famillequiot.com Provence Ste-Victoire 2019 and a hint of spice.

Domaine Saint-Mitre, Cuvée M, 87 85 85 91 Vibrant redcurrant and cranberry characters with a delicate, chewy texture 13% 2020 £14.99 France Domaines Coteaux Varois en Provence 2019 and a saline core. Du Kif, Méditerranée 2019 87 86 89 86 Light floral and herbaceous perfume with gentle grapefruit acidity and a fresh 13% 2020 N/A UK www.kif.vin citrus finish.

Emotion, Côtes de Provence 87 89 87 84 Orange, pomander and gentle spice with a softly textured palate and 13% 2020 N/A UK www.emotionrosewine.com 2019 wild-berry acidity.

Estandon, Légende, Côtes de An evolved style, juicy marmalade fruit, nutty honeyed notes and brisk acidity. 12.5% 2020 N/A UK https://catalogue.estandon-vignerons. 87 90 83 88 com Provence 2016

Famille de Wulf, Jas d’Esclans, 87 83 87 92 Pomegranate juice, strawberry and a touch of spice with a fresh citrus acidity. 13.5% 2020 £13.99 Vinceremos, Vintage Côtes de Provence CC 2019

Figuière, Magali Signature, 87 87 84 89 Aromatic rosehip and spicy redcurrants; rich and rounded with a crisp finish. 13% 2020 £14.57- Jascots, Robert Rolls Côtes de Provence 2019 £15.91

La Bastide des Deux Lunes, Tout Près 87 86 90 86 Cherry fruit and kernels, earthy spice and floral notes with an energetic 13.5% 2020 £12 Epicerie Ludo, Kwoff des Etoiles, Côtes de Provence 2019 mineral character.

Les Valentines, Le Caprice de 87 86 88 87 Grippy, bright red cherries and notes of rhubarb crumble with a long, 13% 2020 N/A UK www.lesvalentines.com Clémentine, Côtes de Provence 2019 textural finish. Mirabeau, Pure, Côtes de 87 85 90 86 A blend of citrus peel, herbs and almonds with a persistent, fresh finish. 13% 2020 £14.99 Waitrose Provence 2019

Ravoire & Fils, Manon, Côtes de 87 87 89 86 Gentle citrus blossom and fresh peach with a delicate mineral finish. 13% 2020 £12.99 Majestic Provence 2019

Barton & Guestier, Tourmaline, 86 86 87 86 Exuberant cranberry fruit and creamy saffron spice with a soft, supple palate. 13% 2020 £11.99 Kingsland Drinks Côtes de Provence 2019 ➢

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RECOMMENDED (Continued) 86–89pts Wine Score EG JS RS Tasting note Alc Drink Price Stockists

Bernard Magrez, L’Excellence des 86 85 89 85 A powerhouse of dried peach blossom, apricot and spice; warming and 14.5% 2020 POA Harrods, Hedonism, Jeroboams Muraires, Côtes de Provence 2019 creamy-rich.

Bieler Père et Fils, Sabine, 86 85 90 82 Black fruits with hints of orange peel spice; textured with a fresh acidity. 13% 2020 £13.95 Lanchester Wines Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence 2018

Caves d’Esclans, Whispering 86 84 87 87 Crème fraîche and dried cranberries with a rounded texture and zippy acidity. 13.5% 2020 £15.95 Jeroboams, Roberson Angel, Côtes de Provence 2019

Champs de Provence, Côtes de 86 84 88 86 A berry bonanza infused with citrus grapefruit acidity and a watermelon 13% 2020 N/A UK www.prestigebevgroup.com Provence 2019 freshness.

Château Calissanne, Calisson, 86 83 89 85 Enticing spice and cherry-blossom perfume with a delicate, silky texture. 13% 2020 N/A UK www.chateau-calissanne.fr Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence 2019

Château des Ferrages, Roumery, 86 88 84 86 Bracing apple and citrus aromas with a raspberry-jam juiciness. 13% 2020 £14.99 Hatch Mansfield Côtes de Provence 2019

Château La Coste, Grand Vin, 86 86 89 83 Pleasant red cherries and raspberries with warm spice and a spritzy acidity. 14% 2020 £30 Thorman Hunt Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence 2019

Chateau l’Aumérade, Marie-Christine, Baked honeyed apricots with a touch of toffee-saffron maturity. 12.5% 2020 £14.49- Hallgarten Wines, Hard to Find Wines, 86 86 85 87 Slurp, Waud Wines Côtes de Provence CC 2018 £15.50

Château Maïme, Heritage, Côtes 86 86 87 85 A fruit basket of cherry, peach and cranberry with mouthwatering acidity. 13% 2020 N/A UK www.chateau-maime.com de Provence 2019

Château Maravenne, Collection 86 85 88 84 Spiced apricot aromas combine with dried flowers on the earthy palate. 13% 2020 £18.99 The Solent Cellar Privée, Côtes de Provence 2019

Château Paradis, Terre des Anges, 86 84 88 86 Delicate herbal notes with perfumed florals and a crisp, leafy acidity. 13% 2020 POA Ellis of Richmond Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence 2019

Château Paradis, EssenCiel, 86 85 86 86 Warm peach and cherry fruit with a contrasting bitter-almond note. 12.5% 2020 POA Ellis of Richmond Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence 2019

Château Peigros, Camille, Côtes 86 89 83 85 Cool mineral notes enveloped in a creamy red-fruit core. 13% 2020 N/A UK [email protected] de Provence 2019

Château Saint-Esprit, Signature, 86 85 87 87 Cooked rhubarb and sweet apricots with a gentle mineral backbone and 13% 2020 N/A UK www.saintesprit-provence.com Côtes de Provence 2019 fresh acidity.

Château Saint-Esprit, Saint- 86 85 86 88 Appealing earthy mineral notes with lots of fresh, rounded fruit character. 13% 2020 N/A UK www.saintesprit-provence.com Esprit, Côtes de Provence 2019

Château Saint-Roux, Côtes de 86 87 84 88 Watermelon and sweet cranberry with creamy saffron and crisp, rustic acidity. 12.5% 2020 N/A UK www.chateausaintroux.com Provence 2019

Château Vannières, Côtes de 86 86 88 84 Lifted blossoms and rose petals on ripe berry fruit and a searing acidity. 13% 2020 N/A UK www.chateauvannieres.com Provence 2019

Domaine de Cala, Coteaux Varois 86 89 87 83 Nutty with creamy pear and apple fruit; fresh and mineral. 13% 2020 N/A UK www.domainedecala.com en Provence 2019

Domaine de la Vieille Tour, 86 85 85 87 Pear and peach with a fleshy acidity and a mineral edge. 13% 2020 £12.50- Camber Wines, D Byrne & Co, Hoults Côtes de Provence 2019 £15

Domaine d’Eole, Coteaux d’Aix- 86 83 89 87 Spicy, floral perfume with a creamy texture and lots of berry fruit. 13% 2020 N/A UK www.domainedeole.com en-Provence 2019

Domaine Sainte-Marie, Tradition, 86 89 87 83 Bonbon peardrop aromas with an energetic cranberry bite on the palate. 12.5% 2020 N/A UK www.domainesaintemarie.fr Côtes de Provence 2019

Gueissard, Les Papilles, Côtes de 86 83 85 90 Broad flavours of rhubarb and sweet redcurrant with a crisp, citrus length. 13% 2020 N/A UK www.lesvignoblesgueissard.com Provence 2019

Les Valentines, Côtes de 86 85 89 85 White peach with hints of orange peel and lively spice notes. 13% 2020 N/A UK www.lesvalentines.com Provence 2019

Mirabeau, Classic, Côtes de 86 84 87 86 Honeysuckle florals with creamy red fruit and a chewy texture. 13% 2020 £11.99 Waitrose Provence 2019

Peyrassol, Réserve des Templiers, 86 90 83 84 Pretty peachy florals and fresh cherries with peardrop sherbet fizz. 12.5% 2020 £12.99 Majestic Côtes de Provence 2019

Régine Sumeire, La Source 86 88 83 88 A gastronomic style with nutty pomegranate fruit and a chewy acidity. 13.5% 2020 £12.95 Corney & Barrow Gabriel, Côtes de Provence 2019

Terre de Mistral, Rosalie, Côtes 86 83 85 89 Inviting, juicy red and blue berry fruit with soft acidity. 13% 2020 £17.50 Swig de Provence Ste-Victoire 2019

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