2024, Château d'Astros, La Belle Vie, Rosé, AOP Côtes-de-ProvenceA delicate and sunlit ros, where peach, citrus and white pepper intertwine with elegance. The palate is generous and luminous, lifted by a vibrant freshness that unfolds into a silky, delicately spiced finish.

This is a Pomerol of striking purity and sophistication

slate-textured tannins with cherry pit and pomegranate fruits

crushed stone filtering through the dark red fruit

bitter grapefruit and lemon peel

perhaps more than the Haut-Brion Blanc with a dab of ginger enlivening the finish

The 2023 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru had not completely finished its malolactic fermentation

Broad and layered

A blend of 93% Merlot

Just enough structure - so it's not strict but keeps you on your toes

taut fruit

The flavours crescendo to a long echoing finish seasoned with really fine ground salt notes

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