JCP Maltus, Le Rêve Rosé Côtes de Provence, 2022 - Magnum
JCP Maltus, Le Rêve Rosé Côtes de Provence, 2022 - Magnum
- Rosé Still
- 150.0cl
- 13.0%
- Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah
From the beautiful passage of Flassanssur-Issole, in the South East of France, Le Rêve benefits from a warm and sunny climate during the day and cool at night. The soil is clay-limestone and thus offers delicate mineral notes to this elegant wine.
Pale pink tinged with rose gold hues. The nose is intense, subtly mingling crushed strawberries with white flowers, red cherries, candied pears and a touch of mint. The palate is crisp and fresh, the fruit is beautifully balanced; a full and elegant wine with a refreshing, dry finish. Great persistence.
- ❖ ABV: 13.0%
Grapes
Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah
Vintage report
The 2022 growing season across Provence was defined by heat and drought, with one of the driest and warmest summers on record pushing vines into early water stress. The saving grace was that the best producers managed canopy and yields carefully, and a degree of cool overnight temperatures in the hills helped preserve freshness. Harvest came early, with grapes arriving in excellent sanitary condition — no rot, no compromise. The challenge was keeping acidity intact, and where winemakers were paying attention, they did exactly that.
The wines that resulted are concentrated and vivid, with rosés that have more structure and grip than you might expect from the appellation — Grenache in particular gave generously, and the Mourvèdre-driven cuvées have real backbone. Whites are rich but not heavy when well-made. This is not a vintage for those who want delicate and airy; it rewards those who want Provence with something to say. The rosés are drinking brilliantly now and we'd push through until 2025 or 2026 for the better examples. Serious reds, especially from Bandol, are worth holding until 2027 or beyond.
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