Cellier de Dauphins Rosé 2019
Primary flavours

Rhubarb

Strawberry

Summer Berries

Anise

Chalk
Details
Elegant bottle, a pale copper/salmon in colour and bone dry? This could be one of our favourite warm weather rosés! It's light, tight and fresh, and drinks best well chilled. Made from a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre, it shows delicate notes of strawberry and nectarine, with a hint of cinnamon. Plenty of acidity and very refreshing.
Created in 1967, the Cellier de Dauphins brand is the benchmark for the Rhone Valley region. The wines are a collaborative effort of over 3000 (yep, that's a lot) growers spread throughout the Rhone Valley, and take in a wide variance of vineyard sites and grape varieties. The diversity of vineyard plots gives the winemakers a wide range of grapes to select from, and thus craft a winning wine every time. The vineyards are set all across the picturesque Rhone Valley - blessed with a sunny Mediterranean climate cooled by the mistral winds. Dry winters combine with summers with high temperatures and yet cool nights. The grapes love this, and ripen fully, with expressive flavours and high levels of acidity. Such is the climate that the growing of the grapes is the easy part - the blending of the wine is where it gets hard! Luckily, with such a range to choose from, Celliers de Dauphins manage to ace this part of the test. Elegant bottle, a pale copper/salmon in colour and bone dry? This could be one of our favourite warm weather rosés! It's light, tight and fresh, and drinks best well chilled. Made from a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre, it shows delicate notes of strawberry and nectarine, with a hint of cinnamon. Plenty of acidity and very refreshing.
Created in 1967, the Cellier de Dauphins brand is the benchmark for the Rhone Valley region. The wines are a collaborative effort of over 3000 (yep, that's a lot) growers spread throughout the Rhone Valley, and take in a wide variance of vineyard sites and grape varieties. The diversity of vineyard plots gives the winemakers a wide range of grapes to select from, and thus craft a winning wine every time. The vineyards are set all across the picturesque Rhone Valley - blessed with a sunny Mediterranean climate cooled by the mistral winds. Dry winters combine with summers with high temperatures and yet cool nights. The grapes love this, and ripen fully, with expressive flavours and high levels of acidity. Such is the climate that the growing of the grapes is the easy part - the blending of the wine is where it gets hard! Luckily, with such a range to choose from, Celliers de Dauphins manage to ace this part of the test. Elegant bottle, a pale copper/salmon in colour and bone dry? This could be one of our favourite warm weather rosés! It's light, tight and fresh, and drinks best well chilled. Made from a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre, it shows delicate notes of strawberry and nectarine, with a hint of cinnamon. Plenty of acidity and very refreshing.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards light bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, no fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Côtes du Rhône
country
France
Grape type
Rosé
Wine Maker
Cellier des Dauphins
Alcohol
13%
Vintage
2019
Cellar period
1-3 years
Production method
Conventionally Made
Pairing guide
This Côtes du Rhône rosé from the eminent Celliers de Dauphins is a true delight to the senses, and brings together a rich and satisfying blend of the region’s iconic grape varietals. The result is a wine with superb food pairing potential; this elegant bottle will taste fantastic served alongside a chilled gazpacho, and with barbecued lamb steaks, sausages, and pork chops served with a herb salad. Peppery and aniseed sausages will also match well with this wine, as will many Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese dishes featuring a bit of chilli heat, ginger, and coriander.
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Food

Antipasti

Picnic

Capsicum
Tastes

Crisp
Moods

Romantic
Seasons

Summer
Recipe Matches
Wine region

Côtes du Rhône, France
Côtes du Rhône is a wine-growing region located in the southern part of France, along the Rhône river. It is known for its warm, Mediterranean climate and diverse range of soils, which produce a wide variety of wines. The region is most famous for its red wines, which are made from grape varieties such as Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. These wines are known for their rich, spicy flavours and their ability to age well. In addition to red wines, Côtes du Rhône also produces white and rosé wine. The region is home to many small, family-run wineries, as well as some of the oldest and most prestigious estates in France. The wines of Côtes du Rhône are labelled with the region's name, often followed by the name of the subregion or village where the grapes were grown. For example, a wine labelled "Côtes du Rhône-Villages" must come from one of the designated villages within the region, and must adhere to certain quality standards.
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