Château d'Esclans - Rock Angel 2016 (Magnum)
95/100
Decanter
"Strawberry and lemon nose with low intensity; medium-bodied, texture and lees on the palate with smoky stones, herbs and a hint of red fruit. Beautiful structure, intense, with a long finish." (Decanter World Wine Awards 2017)
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Eye
slightly salmon-pink color
Nose
aromatic, fresh and floral with subtle herbal notes. Notes of raspberry and cherry.
Mouth
elegant with spicy touches. Beautiful texture combining freshness and richness.
Serve
at 10-12°C
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy on its own as an aperitif, with salmon tartar, avocado and shrimp, or with lightly spiced oriental dishes.
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2018 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
Since 2006, this estate has belonged to Sacha Lichine, former owner of Château Prieuré-Lichine in Margaux. With the help of Patrick Léon (ex-Mouton-Rothschild), he has largely taken over to produce wines of great definition. Their Garrus cuvée is probably the most expensive Provence rosé on the market.
Decanter
Wine rated (2017 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
Strawberry and lemon nose with low intensity; medium-bodied, texture and lees on the palate with smoky stones, herbs and a hint of red fruit. Good structure, intense, with a long finish.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated domain (2018 guide) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
A famous match manufacturer from Marseilles in the 1850s, Joseph Toussaint Caussemille was one of the many owners of Château d'Esclans, and gave his name to the estate, which was commissioned by a 19th-century building inspired by Tuscan villas and built on the remains of a medieval château. Sacha Lichine, son of the late Alexis Lichine, former owner of Château Prieuré-Lichine, took over this 267-hectare estate (including 44 hectares of vines) in 2006, renowned for its wood-aged rosés.
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