{"product_id":"2022-chateau-desclans-cotes-de-provence-garrus-rose-750ml","title":"2022 Château d'Esclans Côtes de Provence Garrus Rosé 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarrus is the flagship wine of Château d'Esclans and one of the world’s most prestigious and sought-after rosés. Produced in tiny quantities from a single estate parcel of nearly 100-year-old Grenache vines, the 2022 vintage combines profound concentration, new French oak complexity and the structure to develop in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard and Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes exclusively from Château d'Esclans vineyards, with a high proportion sourced from a single parcel of old Grenache vines. Estate grapes were hand-picked during the morning in September and carefully placed into small 10kg crates to protect the fruit from heat and crushing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn arrival at the winery, every grape was assessed for condition and quality using optical sorting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing gentle crushing, the fruit was cooled from approximately 20°C to 7–8°C to preserve freshness and vitality. Closed-circuit pressing minimised oxidation and produced free-run juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was fermented exclusively in temperature-controlled 600-litre French oak demi-muids. Bâtonnage was conducted twice weekly over an 11-month period before bottling, developing its distinctive texture, richness and integrated toasty character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cq\u003eConcentrated aromas and flavors of dried citrus, peaches and passion fruit give this rosé a powerful nose.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cq\u003eA bright acidity with glazed pear and pineapple filling the mid palate. Garrus’ toasty notes are reminiscent of a vintage Champagne without the bubbles.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cq\u003eA long, vertical texture with a creamy finish that features rich, spicy notes. Powerful and elegant.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Falstaff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted May 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eBright salmon pink. Intense nose characterised by fine oak notes, joined by rooibos, passion fruit and lime blossom. Firm, full-bodied palate, very complex, juicy structure with fleur du sel and Garrigue herbs. Creamy finish with refreshing grapefruit and some stewed quince lingering for a long time.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted December 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003ePale rose gold in color the wine is robust with aromas of vanilla, ripe peach blossom, melon and wet stones. The palate is similarly decadent with vanilla leading the charge … With soaring acidity and a super long peppery finish this wine will age well.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDrinking Window: 2025–2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Tom Cannavan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eFrom a single vineyard of 100-year-old vines, Garrus is fermented and aged in new French oak, but larger 600-litre barrels … In the mouth there is immense concentration. 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