Description
Jean-Marie Guffens is sometimes called a genius white wine maker after having received the exclusive 3 star ranking in Le Classement, France’s most respected wine publication (achieved by 56 domaines out of 1300!) He now is driven to achieve the same reputation for his Provençal, southern french rosé. This comes from two limestone-rich vineyards in Apt, high in the Provençal hinterland, selected, managed and harvested specifically for the rosé. The wines were fermented and aged in Guffen’s horizontal stainless fermeters, on lees, for eight months with a little saignée juice blended for textural complexity. The ’15 is a little more layered, with corresponding oomph, than last year’s wine. It’s a racy and mineral Provençal style with silky ripe berry and crushed, fresh herb notes, a deliciously chewy texture, and a long tangy close. Can Jean-Marie Guffens do no wrong? Very, very hard to stop drinking and simply a fabulous bargain for lovers of Provençal rosé.
Stelvin 13% Alc RRP $30
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