A beautiful light pink colour, fresh fruit aromas and refreshing acidity. Miraval’s pure expression of the terroir of Côtes de Provence.
Presentation
Presentation
Miraval rosé is a wonderful blend of fruits aromas and freshness, made on an exceptional terroir in Provence.
The vintage
2015 also produced a stunning vintage in Provence. The earth gorged itself with water all through winter and spring, swelling its reserves. Flowering occurred in perfect warm, dry conditions in May, with episodes of rain in the middle of June topping up the hydric reserves. This rain at just the right moment, together with the excellent water reserves in the soil allowed the vines to escape all hydric stress, resulting in a steady ripening that took place quickly with no scorching in spite of the very hot summer. This ideal balance guaranteed a magnificent aromatic palette for the rosés. At Miraval harvesting began on September 9 with the whites, and was completed on September 16. The white wines are full and harmonious with great finesse, and the rosés are fruity, with exceptional freshness and minerality.
Location
Issued from the Château’s best parcels (Muriers, Longue,Romarin), and from selected parcels in the best terroirs of Provence.
Terroir
Clay & Limestone vineyard, partially in terraces located at an average of 350 meters. Cool climate for the area with big temperature swings between night and day.
Ageing
The grapes are harvested exclusively in the morning and sorted twice. Destemming. ‘Pressurage direct’ for Cinsault, Grenache and Rolle. The Syrah is vinified partially using the «saignee» method. Vinified in temperature - controlled stainless steel vats (95%) and in barrels (5%) with batonnage.
Varietals
Cinsault
Grenache
Rolle
Syrah
Grenache
Rolle
Syrah
Advice
Tasting
Gorgeous pale pink color with soft and shiny reflections. This Crisp and precise 2015 has a lovely mineral freshness with delicate aromas of citrus, red fruits and white flowers. On the palate the terroir reveals a pretty balanced and elegant volume along with a very nice tension bringing length. The bouquet of aromas is persistent leading to a long lasting fruity finish with an undertone salty character.
Reviews
"This is a light rosé made from Cinsault, Grenache, Rolle, and Syrah with delicate floral aromas and a palate of firm acidity, plush red fruitiness, and a bit of salinity." [+]
"Miraval Rosé 2015 is a nectar of the gods. It is nature at its best, grapes in perfect harmony in the vineyard, and sun of course, because we are in Provence." [+]
"This crisp and precise 2015 has a lovely mineral freshness with delicate aromas of citrus, red fruits and white flowers. On the palate, balanced and elegant with a very nice tension leading to a long, aromatic finish."
"I tasted the 2015 Miraval Rosé a while ago in London, and it’s even more delicious and complete now. The excellent 2015 vintage brings extra fruit depth and finesse. Do deploy with a good meal like grilled whole fish with abundant herbs and lemon to match the citrusy freshness."
"Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie do more than act. With the help of winemaker Marc Perrin they also produce a superb rosé from a vineyard they bought in 2012 in the heart of Provence. A beautiful pale pink, its mouth-watering ripe strawberry flavour balanced by an underlying acidity has already won it accolades. The perfect summer drink."
"This floral-tasting wine has a delightful, light finish that lingers on the tip of your tongue. Miraval's crisp, clean Rose also has hints of fresh raspberries that go great with oysters and other seafood." [+]
"Pale orange. Expressive scents of fresh red berries, orange zest, white flowers and chalky minerals show excellent clarity and lift. Fine-grained and focused on the palate, offering zesty red currant, strawberry and tangerine flavors and an exotic touch of honey on the back half. The floral note comes back strong on a silky, very persistent, mineral-tinged finish."
"Pale pink. Delicate aromas of citrus, raspberries and white flowers, and a touch of pepper. Quite fresh on the palate, some volume too and a nice concentration that makes it persistent, with a dryness and a touch of a salty minerality in the finish. I find that many of the rosés in the area have too much alcohol for the body and concentration. This one not."
"Alluring, with peach and mango aromas that give way to a stony, racy-edged core of white cherry and strawberry flavors. Offers a chiseled finish."
"Elegant and refined, and one of the better rosés available at the SAQ this summer. You’ll find strawberry fruit, peppery spice and a bitter bite on the finish. Length is impressive. Allow this to warm slightly to get the true benefit of the fruit. Drink now. Food pairing idea: apéritif, fish soup, mussels with tomato and herb-based sauce." [+]
"Perrin blends four grapes, which yields a gorgeous wine with delicate pink hues, aromas of rose petal and raspberry and brilliant savory freshness."
"The juicy, strawberry, underbrush and floral scented 2015 Côtes de Provence Rosé is medium-bodied, nicely textured and balanced, with bright, crisp acidity coming through on the finish. It's a classic, beautifully made Rosé to enjoy over the coming summer months."
