Res Fortes Cotes Du Roussillon Rose 2023/2024

The Res Fortes Côtes du Roussillon Rosé is an elegant, highly expressive, and beautifully balanced French rosé crafted from old vines by winemaker Moritz Bak in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Produced from whole-bunch pressed grapes to ensure pristine flavor clarity, this premium, dry rosé is often celebrated as a fantastic, character-filled alternative to traditional Provence styles. It pours a clear, pale salmon or coppery-pink hue in the glass, immediately releasing a fresh and vivid bouquet of wild strawberries, white peach, raspberries, and rhubarb, intermingled with delicate notes of white blossom, tangerine rind, and a touch of sea breeze. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, round, and fruit-forward, delivering a juicy and flavorful expression of tart red currants, stone fruits, and pomegranate. Driven by a mouth-watering, crisp mineral acidity, it substantiates a surprising structural depth before subsiding into a clean, remarkably refreshing finish highlighted by lingering citrus zest and a subtle, texturing grip.

Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with a wide range of fresh dishes, including goat cheese salad, smoked salmon, oysters, seared scallops, crab legs, grilled pork loin, barbecued chicken, or light summer pasta salads.

2023 Vintage Rating:

90 Points - James Suckling

A fresh and vivid rosé with wild currants, frozen berries and hints of apricot yogurt. It’s medium-bodied with a juicy and flavorful expression on the mid-palate. Fresh acidity brings vitality in the finish. Drink now.