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Château d’Esclans 2009 Garrus Rosé (Côtes de Provence)
- $90
The wood-aged Garrus seems a contradiction in terms when described as a Provence rosé. But taste it and it makes complete sense with its rich fruits, only the slightest hint of toast and sweet crushed strawberry flavors. It is rounded, smooth, impressive.
— R.V.
(8/1/2011)
Château d’Esclans 2008 Garrus Rosé (Côtes de Provence)
- Cellar Selection
- $90
The top rosé from Sacha Lichine’s Esclans estate, this is wood aged and the flavors of wood are apparent, if subtle. The wine has a great smooth texture, the fruit well integrated, showing richness as well as elegance. Not classic Provence, but certainly impressive.
— R.V.
(9/1/2010)
Château d’Esclans 2007 Garrus Rosé (Côtes de Provence)
- $100
This is toasty and vanilla-laden, but stands out for its full-bodied, lush character and intense fruit, which powers through on the finish.
— J.C.
(7/1/2009)
Château d’Esclans 2009 Esclans Rosé (Côtes de Provence)
- $35
A delicious food rosé, rich and rounded with a good structure and a bite of acidity. Red apple and pink grapefruit complement the sweeter berry fruits. The extra year of aging before release has brought some sophistication.
— R.V.
(8/1/2011)
Château d’Esclans 2007 Whispering Angel Rosé (Côtes de Provence)
- $25
The entry-level wine from Esclans is more like what you might expect from a Provençal rosé, offering crisp berry and peach fruit and a mouthwatering finish.
— J.C.
(7/1/2009)
Château d’Esclans 2006 Garrus Rosé (Côtes de Provence)
- $100
An interesting take on rosé, with toasty, smoky aromas and hints of baking spices and vanilla layered atop raspberry and strawberry fruit. Concentrated and long on the finish.
— J.C.
(7/1/2008)
Château d’Esclans 2006 Les Clans Rosé (Côtes de Provence)
- $80
A distinctive style of rosé, bearing more than a passing resemblance to Chardonnay, in its barrel-fermented and lees-stirred character. Plump strawberry and raspberry fruit is marked by vanilla, smoke and spice on the palate.
— J.C.
(7/1/2008)
Château d’Esclans 2008 Les Clans Rosé (Côtes de Provence)
- $60
This smells ripe and full, and the palate confirms it. The wine is wood-aged and this broadens its character—the extra year means fruit is diminished, while the richness is increased. The finale brings some essential acidity.
— R.V.
(9/1/2010)
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