Château d'Esclans - Rock Angel 2016 (Magnum)
95/100
Decanter
“Nose of strawberry and lemon with low intensity; medium-bodied, with a textured palate featuring 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
a slightly salmon-pink color
Nose
aromatic, fresh, and floral with subtle herbal notes. Notes of raspberry and cherry
Palate
Elegant with spicy notes. A beautiful texture that combines freshness and richness
Serve
at 10-12°C
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy on its own as an aperitif, with salmon tartare, avocado and shrimp, or with mildly spicy Middle Eastern dishes
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2018 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the estate:
This estate has been owned since 2006 by Sacha Lichine, the former owner of Château Prieuré-Lichine in Margaux. He has taken a hands-on approach to winemaking, working with Patrick Léon (formerly of Mouton-Rothschild) to produce wines of exceptional quality. Their Garrus cuvée is likely the most expensive Provence rosé on the market.
Decanter
Wine rated (2017 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
Aromas of strawberry and lemon with low intensity; medium-bodied, with a textured mouthfeel and a hint of smoky stones, herbs, and a touch of red fruit. Well-structured, intense, with a long finish
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2018 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
A renowned match manufacturer in Marseille during the 1850s, Joseph Toussaint Caussemille was one of the many owners of Château d'Esclans and gave his name to this estate, which is dominated by a 19th-century building inspired by Tuscan villas and built on the ruins of a medieval castle. Sacha Lichine, son of the late Alexis Lichine, former owner of Château Prieuré-Lichine, took over this 267-hectare estate (including 44 hectares of vineyards) in 2006; it is renowned for its oak-aged rosés.
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