2025 Chateau d'Esclans Cotes de Provence Whispering Angel Rose 750ml

Overview

Whispering Angel is Château d'Esclans’ internationally renowned Côtes de Provence Rosé. The 2025 vintage combines delicate colour, fresh red fruit and floral aromatics with a ripe, rounded palate and a smooth, concentrated finish.

Vineyard and Harvest

The wine is made from Grenache, Cinsault and Rolle sourced from selected vineyards around the Esclans Valley and neighbouring areas of the Côtes de Provence appellation.

Harvest took place in September. Selected fruit was picked during the cool morning hours and carefully placed into small 10kg crates, while larger parcels were mechanically harvested at night to avoid daytime heat and retain freshness.

Winemaking

The grapes underwent gentle crushing before passing through a heat-exchange system that reduced their temperature from as high as 29°C to approximately 7–8°C. This rapid cooling preserved freshness and aromatic vitality.

Closed-circuit nitrogen pressing limited oxidation and produced several grades of predominantly free-run juice. Fermentation and maturation took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel, without oak influence.

Producer Tasting Notes

A beautifully pale pink, which is pleasing to the eye and draws one in.

Fresh red berry fruit characteristics with floral notes. Ripe and fleshy feel on the palate.

Great concentration. Smooth and round finish. No astringent aftertaste.

Critic Reviews

92 Points – Bacchus Magazine
Tasted June 2026
Drinking Window: 2026–2028

91 Points – Decanter World Wine Awards
Tasted January 2026

Serving

Serve chilled at approximately 10°C.

Specifications

• Vintage: 2025
• Producer: Château d'Esclans
• Wine: Whispering Angel
• Varieties: Grenache, Cinsault and Rolle
• Appellation: Côtes de Provence
• Region: Provence
• Country: France
• Harvest: September 2025
• Fermentation and Maturation: Temperature-controlled stainless steel
• Oak: Unoaked
• Alcohol: 13%
• Suggested Drinking Window: 2026–2028
• Serving Temperature: Approximately 10°C