Chateau Bauduc Blend, France
Blocks of Merlot (70%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (30%) are harvested at night and pressed straight away for a lighter, Provençal style of rosé. Bone dry and fruity, it’s a sort of St-Tropez meets Bordeaux. Listed at Ramsay’s, Stein’s and Hotel du Vin, our pale rosé is a summer quaffer but great with spicy food, like Thai green curries - even when the sun isn't shining.
"Château Bauduc's lovely Bordeaux Rosé goes against the region's general trend by picking grapes (merlot and cabernet) early to keep the style fresh, dry and modest in alchohol (12% abv)....Make sure to order...." Fiona Beckett, wine critic for The Guardian.
"The Bauduc Rosé is something of a revelation. In adopting some more Provençal techniques, Gavin has come up with a barely pink, peach- and tangerine-tinged cuvée which is certainly worth the time, effort and money. It's a delightful wine." Chris Kissack, The Wine Doctor