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Raise a glass in support of Breast Cancer awareness month
The summer is well and truly over, not that it ever really started! In support of breast cancer awareness this month this page has gone pink, and what better way brighten up grey days than a glass of the pink stuff? Check out this selection of fruity rosés from the sunny South of France - a ray of sunshine in a glass.
Jules Rosé 2008, Côtes de Provence £6.99 Oddbins
Chateau Cavalier 2007, Côtes de Provence £9.99
NicolasRosés from Provence are finally back in fashion and this fine, value for money example is definitely helping to set the trend. Made from a mix of Syrah and Grenache blended with the lesser known Cinsault and Mourvèdre grapes, this rosé has gorgeous aromas of red fruit and ripe apricots, with a hint of spice. On the palate, fresh fruit flavours and a lively, clean finish.
Le Froglet Rosé 2008, Vin de Pays d’Oc £4.99 M&S
This young, modern rosé has an appealing aroma of fresh red berries and an utterly moreish, juicy flavour of raspberries and red cherries. Enjoy its refreshing, succulent finish.
Chapel Down English Rosé 2007 £7.49 M&S
Home-grown number in Kent and four times UK winemaker of the year Owen Elias has focused on accentuating all the vibrant fresh fruit and herbal character that makes this wine quintessentially English. An excellent match for fresh, light dishes such as grilled salmon with green beans or tuna niçoise. Alternatively, enjoy it on its own as a delicious aperitif. Serve chilled around 8 -10°C.
Brookland Valley Verse 1 Rosé 2006 £9.99 Oddbins
A darker, Merlot-based rosé from the Margaret River region in Western Australia - Down Under's closest attempt at a pink Bordeaux. Bright scarlet in colour with purple hues, the nose exhibits aromas of ripe raspberries and roses. The palate is light with mouth filling sweet raspberry fruit characters and a crisp clean finish. Great with Thai red chicken curry.
Château Caraguilhes Rosé 2007 Corbières, £8.06 WaitroseThis organic wine is more forward-tasting, stronger in flavour and dryer than many other rosés. Made from Grenache and Syrah rosé, it comes from the South of France and has flavours full of fresh wild strawberries. Wonderful on its own or with full flavoured dishes such as Bouillabaisse, paella, chilli flavoured chicken and cold treats such as prawns, seafood salad or sushi. |
A dry rosé in the fruity elegant style of Provence, this wine is made on the winemaker's family estate in a very modern winery from hand-picked fruit.
