{"title":"Provence","description":"\u003cp\u003eProvence is the spiritual home of pale, dry rosé, the style the rest of the world now copies. It runs along the Mediterranean coast of southern France, where sunshine, sea breezes and wild herbs shape wines made for the table. There is more than rosé here, too: the serious reds of Bandol and the saline whites of Cassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe world capital of pale, dry rosé\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround eight bottles in ten here are rosé, most from the vast Côtes de Provence and the cooler hills of Coteaux d'Aix. The style is pale, dry and delicate, built on \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grenache\"\u003eGrenache\u003c\/a\u003e and Cinsault with Syrah and a little Mourvèdre for grip. Expect fresh strawberry, white peach and citrus, lifted by the savoury herbal note the French call garrigue. Serve it well chilled with grilled fish or charcuterie, then explore more of our dry \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rose-wine\"\u003erosé\u003c\/a\u003e once you find a house style you love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBandol reds, Cassis whites and Mediterranean depth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosé is only half the story. In Bandol, on terraces above the sea, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mouvedre\"\u003eMourvèdre\u003c\/a\u003e makes some of the finest \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/red-wine\"\u003ereds\u003c\/a\u003e in the south: dark, structured and gamey, ageing gracefully for fifteen years or more at estates like Domaine Tempier. Bandol also bottles a firm, long-lived rosé worth cellaring. Nearby, Cassis is a rare Provençal home for serious \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/white-wine\"\u003ewhite wine\u003c\/a\u003e, where Marsanne and Clairette give saline, herb-scented bottles made for bouillabaisse, a small but rewarding corner of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/france\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProvence wine FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat food pairs with Provence rosé?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink Mediterranean and light. Grilled prawns, salade niçoise, tapenade, goat cheese and herbed chicken all suit its dry, fresh style. It is also happy on its own at a summer lunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I cellar Bandol reds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best repay patience. A good Bandol needs a few years to soften its Mourvèdre tannins, and top cuvées drink beautifully at ten to fifteen years. Everyday Provence reds and rosés are best young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold should I serve Provence rosé?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell chilled, around 8 to 10°C, but not ice cold. Too much chill mutes the delicate strawberry and herb aromas, so take it from the fridge a few minutes before pouring.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2025-chateau-miraval-provence-rose","title":"2025 Chateau Miraval Provence Rose","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Miraval Provence Rosé is one of the most recognized names in southern France, prized for its pale, elegant style and consistently fresh, refined character. 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Château Miraval rosé is made to be enjoyed young for its freshness, though in a good vintage it can develop a touch more texture and complexity over the next year or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced in Provence, where warm days, cool evenings, and Mediterranean influence help preserve freshness and aromatic precision, this rosé is crafted in a style that emphasizes finesse over weight. The region’s stony soils and sunny exposure contribute to a wine with balance, lift, and a distinctly dry profile. Specific vinification details for this vintage are not provided, but Miraval’s rosé is generally associated with careful selection and gentle cellar handling to retain purity and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe well chilled at around 8–10°C. 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