Chateau Pradeaux Cotes de Provence Rose 2024 (Provence, France)

Chateau Pradeaux Cotes de Provence Rose 2024
(Provence, France)


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About the Winery:
Château Pradeaux is situated on the outskirts of the town of Saint Cyr-sur-Mer that lies directly on the Mediterranean Ocean between Toulon and Marseilles. The estate has been in the hands of the Portalis family since before the French Revolution; today it is run by Cyrille Portalis, the sole direct descendant of Suzanne and Arlette, who had revived the vineyards following the devastation inflicted during the French Revolution and the effects of the phylloxera epidemic in the 19th century.

About the Wine:

Made from 45% Cinsault and 40% Mourvedre, with the balance split among Grenache and Carignan, the pale-iron-colored Côtes de Provence Rose is closer to Bandol-level complexity and concentration than we have yet seen from this wine—a result of the 2017 vintage’s atypical concentration. A core of sappy, glycerol red-cherry fruit anchors a firm, punchy minerality, and the finish is remarkably persistent. The vineyards that comprise this wine were, in fact, classified as Bandol AOC as recently as 2012, and this wine clearly distinguishes itself from among the vast ocean of Côtes de Provence rose by virtue of its terroir’s unique pedigree.

Ratings & Reviews

92 Points - Wine Spectator (2023):
This is sturdy and fresh, with a copper hue and loads of blood orange, freshly squeezed tangerine and dried garrigue. White cherry and grapefruit notes chime in, bringing a pleasing bitterness to the densely built palate. Finely sculpted tannins guide the long, tangy finish, marked by a mint detail. Distinctive and delicious now, this rosé will age well for years to come. Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Grenache. Drink now through 2028. 553 cases imported." - KB (Nov 2024)