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Sample Pale Rosé, 2023

Provence, France

Rosé · 12.5% · 750ml

Placeholder verdict: pale, dry and exactly what people expect.

Around £16 · Fair value · A safe bet

Bottle portrait: Sample Pale Rosé, Provence. Natural light, real table.

Where to buy

  • Illustrative Online Retailer£17.50
  • Illustrative Wine Merchant£16.00

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What it tastes like

Body2 out of 5, from Light to Full. Light
Acidity4 out of 5, from Soft to Zippy. Zippy
Tannin1 out of 5, from None to Firm. None
Sweetness1 out of 5, from Bone dry to Sweet. Bone dry
Oak1 out of 5, from None to Obvious. None
Fruit3 out of 5, from Subtle to Loud. Middle

Flavours

Red fruit · Citrus · Floral · Herbal

Style

Light · Fresh · Elegant · Easy-drinking

Good for

Before dinner · The weekend · A crowd to please

Food

Salads · Grilled fish · Charcuterie

Our verdict

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Why we like it

Placeholder: it is reliably pleasant.

What to know

Placeholder: you are paying something for the colour.

Who it’s for

A table of people with different tastes.

Who should skip it

Anyone who finds rosé thin.

The detail

Grapes
Grenache, Cinsault
Origin
Provence, France
Alcohol
12.5%

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