Mirabeau Belle Année Rose, 750ml

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Reverse osmosis has reduced the alcohol level from 13% to 11% abv. The original goal was somewhere nearer to 9%, but the couple found that cutting abv by more than 2% had too much impact on the wine’s structure. This cookie, set by YouTube, registers a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen. It’s made from a non-prescriptive blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault and is dominated by red fruits. There is less than 1g of residual sugar, as in all three of these wines, but there is an impression of sweetness balanced by acidity and a round palate. California's a goldmine for world-class chardonnay to rival the best of Burgundy, and this one's strikingly sleek and rich. Especially when you consider 'Acero' is Spanish for steel - and plays up the fact this wine has no oak influence, showcasing the grape in all its naked, unoaked glory. NID cookie, set by Google, is used for advertising purposes; to limit the number of times the user sees an ad, to mute unwanted ads, and to measure the effectiveness of ads.

The pair recently acquired a vineyard in conversion to organic farming in the nature reserve on the foothills of the Plain of the Maure mountains, close to St Tropez. We have an enormous panel of wines to buy from, which is a huge advantage,’ says Jeany. ‘Because Nathalie has the style of each of our three core wines effectively in her head as a profile, we progressively select what will go into the final blend. A cookie set by YouTube to measure bandwidth that determines whether the user gets the new or old player interface. Bright, yet pale in colour, with pretty apricot tones. Delicately fruity with citrus hints it offers notes of grapefruit, orange peel, strawberry and roses. Fresh, rich and vibrant, notes of lemon and apricot flood the palate for the ultimate easy drinking experience. An enchanting rosé to accompany almost any occasion. We are extremely excited to be partnering with Tesco to launch our accessible Belle Année Rosé in the UK’s largest retailer. Having already won the best rosé for it’s price category in last year’s Rosé Masters, this charming pale pink is the perfect addition to our already versatile range.We’ve got a broad range and all our products need our attention, so we’re not going to bring a new wine out for the sake of it,’ say the couple. It just talked to me as a consumer, but we didn’t want to fall into the trap of not putting nice wine in there,’ Jeany says. Rosé Gin

The newcomer is available exclusively from Waitrose stores nationwide, and online at waitrose.com and waitrosecellar.com, now. We all spend so much time at home at the moment and it’s nice to know you have a chilled supply ready for a glass, whatever the occasion,” he said. Another label to love and pretty enough to turn heads, Lady A Rose is noteworthy for being a collaboration between Chateau La Coste - an iconic estate in Provence famous for its world-class art and open-air exhibitions - and exclusive members-only club Soho House. Maison Mirabeau is wholly owned by Mirabeau SAS a registered company in France (RCS : Draguignan 519 607 907 N° Siret :51960790700036).Marlborough may have put New Zealand sauvignon blanc on the map but this succulent, vibrant white from South Island's Waipara Valley tastes wonderfully pure and is worth seeking out. A fabulously fruity fragrant affair with bright, fleshy tropical fruits, think ripe melon and passion fruit with subtle herbal touches, grassy highlights, balanced acidity and long, rounded finish. Exceptionally good. Vinification: Night harvested followed by gentle direct pressing, partial cold maceration and temperature controlled fermentation. The wines are protected by inert gas from vineyard to bottling.

This bottling, available exclusively at UK supermarket Sainsburys as of two years ago, is also labelled as ‘plant based’, because it is sourced from growers who use vegan winemaking techniques. Etoile is made in smaller quantities from grapes grown at high altitudes in the Mont Ste-Victoire appellation just south of Aix-en-Provence. Belle Année literally translates as ‘beautiful year’ and with 2020 not being so beautiful, we hope some wishful thinking from our friends at Mirabeau can help you to ring in the New Year with this beautiful wine. Belle by name and by nature, Mirabeau's quest for excellence really shows in its entry-level rose, launched last year. The award-winning Provencal producer has several plush pinks on the shelves, but what we love about this perky pink is its sheer drinkability - and price tag. With pretty floral and apricot aromas, it's gently fruity with a core of pink grapefruit framed by orange blossom, strawberry and rose petals, with citrusy undertones and a lively, fresh finish.

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Provence, located farthest east, is revered for dry, elegant and quenching rosé wines, which make up the vast majority of the region’s production. These are typically blends of Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault, Tibouren and other varieties. As the year draws to a close, here's what we've tasted and rated during 2021, and would love to drink again and again... With the wine kept fresh in a fridge for around four weeks once opened, the bag-in-box format would allow customers a “mindful option which offers scalable consumption, reduces waste and is housed within a fully recyclable cardboard box”, said Mirabeau. For those who thought rosé was made by blending red and white wines together (hands up who tried that during their misspent youth) you are not entirely wrong. This is a method too, though largely frowned upon and in some countries actually illegal. For example, a wine made this way cannot legally be called a rosé in France unless (and there is always a caveat in wine) it is champagne. Champagnes, for some reason, are different, exempt and blending is allowed. A splash of still pinot noir is added to colour the sparkling chardonnay wine. Even in times of extreme shortage we’ve been privileged enough to get some great wines to work with.’ Consistency between vintages