Château D'Esclans, Rock Angel, 2023
Château D'Esclans, Rock Angel, 2023
- Rosé Still
- 75.0cl
- 13.5%
- Organic
- Grenache, Rolle, Tibouren
Château d’Esclans’ Rock Angel 2023 is the bold, confident older sibling to Whispering Angel—what some like to call "Whispering Angel in a leather jacket." It’s still beautifully fresh and elegant, but with extra depth, texture and personality thanks to partial oak ageing.
In the glass, expect a pale, polished rosé that’s as stylish as it is serious. The creamy mouthfeel from the oak is balanced by a crisp line of acidity and a touch of flinty minerality, giving it that lovely tension and finesse. Layers of ripe stone fruit, red berries and subtle spice unfold with every sip, leading to a long, silky finish.
This is one of the most in-demand rosés from the Côte de Provence - refined, expressive, and a little bit daring. Whether you’re serving it with grilled lobster, roasted vegetables, or simply sipping it as the sun goes down, Rock Angel will always feel like a bit of an occasion.
- ❖ ABV: 13.5%
Grapes
Grenache, Rolle, Tibouren
Vintage report
The 2023 growing season in Provence delivered exactly what rosé producers dream about: a textbook Mediterranean year with enough drama to keep things interesting. Spring arrived with generous rainfall that replenished the soils after several dry years, giving the vines the hydration they needed for healthy canopy development. Summer brought the reliable sunshine and warm temperatures that define this corner of France, though without the punishing heat waves that can stress the vines and rob the grapes of their freshness.
What emerged from the cellars shows Provence at its most expressive. The rosés display that perfect balance of ripe red fruit and mineral precision that makes this region special, with Grenache and Cinsault delivering particularly vibrant results. The reds, often overlooked but increasingly impressive, show lovely concentration without heaviness. We're drinking the rosés now with enormous pleasure, and they'll hold their charm well until 2025. The reds are approachable already but will reward patience until 2028.
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