Rosé for All Time

All of the fruit in this wine comes from a single vineyard at Hauts Baigneaux. It’s name? “La Surprise.” Made from 70% Grolleau grapes, which are typically made into rosé wines, this bottle begs for a hot summer day, or at sun at whatever temp. Chill on the porch or cart it to a picnic — this one shines bright.

Raphaël Saint-Cyr recently inherited his family's estate and immediately began the conversion to organic–making him the largest certified organic domaine in the Beaujolais. His wines emphasize simplicity, elegance, and drinkability–perfect for the quenching of summertime thirsts. Raphaël's Beaujolais Rosé was lithe, characterful, and frankly downright stunning for the price. It was a huge hit as well with classic cookout fare.

At the turn of the century, Kermit Lynch and Daniel Brunier (of Vieux Télégraphe) joined forces to revive one of the greatest, oldest winemaking properties of the Southern Rhône: Domaine Les Pallières. Their rosé is super juicy, with layers of fresh strawberry and raspberry, rose, and wet stone that roll in, sweep out, and roll in again like ocean waves.

Yves’ Patrimonio Rosé is always both a customer and staff favorite year in and year out. A blend of native Corsican varieties that Yves himself helped to replant and preserve–Nielluciu & Sciacarellu to be specific–it is the perfect example of a wine that expresses considerable profundity without sacrificing what makes rosé so desirable in the first place–refreshment and sheer pleasure. 

Look at that color! This charming rosé opens up with alluring notes of ripe raspberry, rose petal, and white pepper. On the palate, it is light and refreshing yet no simple porch pounder. Look for a certain degree of stony minerality and grip backing up its elegant Saint Laurent fruit. It may be a large bottle, but it empties quickly.

Located in the countryside of St. Remy de Provence, the town where Van Gogh painted “Starry Night,” Domaine Hauvette is home to 17 acres of vines, all organically farmed to produce minimal-intervention wines. This wine is everything you could hope for in a Provencal rose: notes of flowers, almonds, and crisp minerals make this a winner.

Maxime Magnon is a first-generation winemaker who cares about preserving old, natural winemaking techniques. Studying under Jean Foillard before settling in Corbières, he gained knowledge and skill that has led him to tremendous success. Ripe fruit and playful texture make this rosè a total knockout.

Sometimes we forget that wine started as a means of preservation. If done well, it has captured a moment in time. While it’s far too easy to wax poetically on the summer moments this has bottled, these memories are yours. Reminisce on forgotten summer evenings, and dream up new ones.

Maxime Magnon is a first-generation winemaker who cares about preserving old, natural winemaking techniques. Studying under Jean Foillard before settling in Corbières, he gained knowledge and skill that has led him to tremendous success. Ripe fruit and playful texture make this rosè a total knockout.