Rosé Delights

Cabernet Franc is one of the great wine grapes of the world, but one of the best rosé grapes. Its combination of dark fruit with herbal brightness makes its rosés hedonistic, yet nuanced. The Matin Calme, or “calm morning,” opens with lively notes of cherry and raspberry along with dewy grass, while the palate is fruity, full, yet restrained enough to keep this wine refreshing, with a soft, bright finish.

A great gastronomic rosé, try the Matin Calme beside lighter appetizers like scallop tartare, asparagus with sauce gribiche, or just on its own.

A wine that showcases what summertime rosé is all about, the Château Teulon opens with effusive notes of ripe strawberry, a touch of violet, and some seabreeze, while the palate is full of pink and red fruit, yet finishes very clean and fresh.

An easy rosé to enjoy on its own when the sun is beating down, the Teulon will also be plenty lovely beside lighter, salty fare like marcona almonds, light, creamy cheeses, or grilled mushrooms for an earthy twist.

While rosé from Provence is celebrated the world over, we love rosé from the Loire just as much. These wines come from grapes that ripen slowly in very poor soils, resulting in lots of mineral tension and abundant fruit. The Lune et l'Autre from Nicolas Paget opens with lots of strawberries and cream on the nose, with just a touch of earthen edge. The palate is brisk, full, and deep, especially for rosé, with a light, bright finish.

A rosé that's both a perfect aperitif, but also quite gastronomic, the Lune et l'Autre will pair well with light vegetable preparations like grilled leeks with herb oil, a summer tartare of beets, or roasted corn with mayo and chili.