Domaine de Leos, Cuvée Augusta, IGP Méditerranée, Rosé, 2023
Description
The character of the LEOS «Cuvée Augusta» 2023 rosé comes from the fine dosage between Grenache, which gives good substance to the structure and the aromatics, Bourboulenc which brings fatness and Vermentino which gives liveliness and offers a beautiful fresh finish.
The vintage
Like in the Northern Rhône, the 2023 vintage was full of contrasts in Provence, requiring composure and meticulous and permanent attention of our vines. After a dry winter, the spring was particularly wet with episodes of hail which caused damage. Following these heavy rains, we had to face significant spells of mildew before a particularly hot and dry summer. The harvest thus began early on September 6th. Due to these climatic hazards, the harvest offers a limited quantity but with magnificent quality. The wines are now resting peacefully in the cellar. In the fall, we were also able to harvest a good crop of olives, around 15 tonnes.
Varietals
Grenache
Bourboulenc
Vermentino
Specifications
Alcohol content : 12,5 % vol.
Ingredients & nutrition ›
Tasting
Elegant pale-pink, translucent pink-gold colour with shiny reflections. Very refined and fresh, the nose reveals a seductive aromatic bouquet delicately blending floral notes (blue iris, lily of the valley), citrus (blood orange) and small crunchy red fruit (redcurrants, cranberries). The palate opens with a forthright attack with beautiful tension and freshness which perfectly balances the round and silky texture with superb aromas of red fruit which evolve towards notes of blackberry, kumquat and tangerine. The finish, full of length, is soft and silky and deliciously prolongs these delicate aromas.
Food pairings
LEOS rosé is a gastronomy rosé that can be drunk as an aperitif and during meals where the harmony between freshness and roundness goes perfectly with exceptional dishes. As a starter, you will appreciate the “Cuvée Augusta” 2023 with a tomato salad, a ceviche or a beef carpaccio for example. It is generally perfect with most Mediterranean dishes and more particularly with white meats and seafood. Advice for a rare experience: taste the LEOS rosé with goats cheese coated with wild thyme confit from the Domaine de LEOS. An explosion of flavours!
Reviews
"The Perrin family has teamed up with Nicolas Jaboulet – another great winemaking family – to produce this unique rosé that adds bourboulenc and vermentino to grenache. The result is a highly floral rosé with good concentration and lots of fresh strawberry fruit. This was one of our favorites of the year."
South Florida Reporter - 2024