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Gardian
2020 Rosé, Coteaux de Béziers IGP

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Category: Other Southern France Rose

Date Tasted: 2/12/2021

Country: France

Alcohol: 12.5%

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87 Points

Silver Medal

Highly Recommended

$12

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Gardian
2020 Rosé, Coteaux de Béziers IGP

Pair this wine with:

Category: Other Southern France Rose

Date Tasted: 2/12/2021

Country: France

Alcohol: 12.5%

Silvery amber color. Creamy, earthy aromas and flavors of strawberry rose keffir, yeasty cake dough, vanilla fondant, and pickled melon rind with a soft, bright, dryish medium body and a smooth, medium-length finish with notes of cherry skin, pear, and melon with fine, fruit tannins and no oak flavor. A balance of fruit and earth make this Rosé a natural choice for artisan cheeses.

Tasting Info

	Style:	Juicy & Smooth, Savory, Non-Oaky & Old World
	Aroma:	strawberry rose keffir, yeasty cake dough, vanilla fondant, and pickled melon rind
	Flavor:	Same as aromas with notes of cherry skin, pear, and melon
	Sweetness:	Dryish
	Enjoy:	Now on its own and with food
	Pairing:	Baked Ham, Turkey, Grilled Salmon
	Bottom Line:	A balance of fruit and earth make this rose a natural choice for artisan cheeses.

The Producer

SAS ALMA CERSIUS

www.almacersius.com/

Their Portfolio

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Other Southern France Rose

Serve in a Rosé Wine Glass

About

Other Southern France Rose

Vin de Pays Rosé are rosé wines that are designated as a Vin de Pays or country wine from one of about 50 different departments (territories) in France. One of the most popular of these is Vin de Pays d'Oc from the Languedoc-Roussilon area in southern France, while Vin de Pays Vignobles de France represents the entire winemaking territories of France.

There are several red varieties that can be used to make a Vin de Pays Rosé, which are produced with minimal skin contact, as with most rosés. These varieties include Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

These rosés are light to medium-bodied and generally are dry or off-dry with moderate tannins and an earthy finish. Pair with simple bistro food such as salads or roast chicken.