The Pale Rosé Wine 2024
Country
              France
          Region
              Provence - Cotes de Provence
          Producer
              Sacha Lichine
          Grape(s)
              
            Grenache Noir (28%)
          
                
            Caladoc (18%)
          
                
            Cinsault (11%)
          
                
            Rolle (9%)
          
                
            Syrah (8%)
          
          
Type
              Rose
          Style
              Fruity
          Oaked Style
              Unoaked
          Body Style
              Medium bodied
          Dry/Sweet Style
              Dry
          Alcohol Content
              12.5%
          Closure Style
              Screw cap
          Organic/Biodynamic
              No
          Sustainable
              No
          Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
              No
          Vegan
              No
          Allergens
Sulphites
              Yes
          Milk
              No
          Egg
              No
          Region
                  The appellation of Côtes de Provence covers a wide swathe of land from Aix east to Cannes. Although much of the production is of dry rosé wine made from Cinsault, Carignan, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, it does also cover red and white wines.  Provence has a warm Mediterranean climate with adequate rainfall and the cold Mistral wind provides cooling influence but the best sites are usually sheltered. 
                
              Producer
                  Sacha Lichine is a man of pedigree. His father, of Russian descent, and American mother, had built their wealth and reputation with a Bordeaux business which included Chateaux Prieurie Lichine and Lascombes in Margaux. Sacha Lichine has continued with the family tradition for innovation, by drawing on his wide experience of winemaking and his keen understanding of consumer needs a range of contemporary  Mediterranean wines with the ‘chicken’ labels, whose fruit forward style makes them immediately enjoyable. They are southern French with a distinct New World accent.
                
              Tasting Notes
              Named after its transparent, pink colour, The Pale by Sacha Lichine embodies all the characteristics of an authentic rose from Provence. Made from an elegant blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah grapes that grow parallel to the Mediterranean coast where their salty, sun-drenched soils give the wine a dry yet fruity character. This is an expressive wine, and bears great aromatic freshness on the nose followed by more subtle, fruity notes on the palate.
          Food
              Lovely as an apertif in warm evenings. Otherwise best served with Canapes or with summer salads. 
          