90
points
Domaine Houchart 2010 Rosé (Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire)
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$16
Deep, rich wine, with concentrated flavors. It feels ripe and full, while preserving all the immediate attractive raspberry character and the acidity of a fine rosé
— R.V.
(8/1/2011)
89
points
Domaine Houchart 2006 Cuvée Sainte Victoire Rosé (Côtes de Provence)
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$15
The vineyard for this wine is in the shadow of the massive Mount Ste Victoire. This is a lively wine, full of strawberries and cream. It has a touch of caramel, but it is more about freshness, acidity and crisp berry fruits.
— R.V.
(7/1/2007)
89
points
Domaine Houchart 2006 Tête de Cuvée Rosé (Côtes de Provence)
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$15
Should rosé have barrel aging? With 10% of this wine aged in wood, there is definitely a broad palate, a sense of ripeness. But what this wine gains in power, it loses in freshness and fruitiness. It certainly works well with food, less so as an aperitif.
— R.V.
(7/1/2007)
89
points
Domaine Houchart 2010 Rosé (Côtes de Provence)
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$11
Salmon pink-colored wine that has crushed fresh strawberry flavors to go with the dense texture and tannins. Rich, full-bodied.
— R.V.
(8/1/2011)
88
points
Domaine Houchart 2009 Rosé (Côtes de Provence)
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$12
The Domaine Houchart is everything a Provence rosé should be: effusively fresh, vibrantly fruity and dry, dry, dry. With a crisp, mouthwatering palate, it would make a great companion for flavorful fish dishes. Pick this one up to enjoy a bit of the South of France with dinner tonight.
— W.E.
(7/1/2010)
88
points
Domaine Houchart 2009 Rosé (Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire)
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$17
Caramel aromas are followed by vanilla and toast flavors, giving a wine that is rich, with good complex fruits. The texture is soft, with the acidity appearing on the finish.
— R.V.
(9/1/2010)
87
points
Domaine Houchart 2006 Red (Côtes de Provence)
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$11
A classic Provence red: charming, light and fresh, with pretty red fruit and straightforward flavors of plum and bramble. There’s a bit of tannin here but this is a wine to drink young, before the fresh fruit fades. Try with grilled spare ribs.
— J.R.
(10/1/2010)
86
points
Domaine Houchart 2008 Red (Côtes de Provence)
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$12
A warm-feeling wine, lined with dry tannins and then filled with juicy red plum and pepper flavors, and an attractive green pepper hint.
— R.V.
(8/1/2011)