Caves d'Esclans - Côtes de Provence Whispering Angel 2024
92/100
James Suckling
"A rosé recipe whispered by the angels!"
“A balanced, precise, and delicious rosé, revealing aromas of dried raspberries, frozen strawberries, and sweet spices on the nose. Medium-bodied, with lively acidity. Balanced and intense, with a lively palate and a lingering, flavorful finish. Ready to drink now.” (James Suckling 2025)
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Eye
A light, pleasant color
Nose
Extremely pure, with subtle citrus fruit notes
Palate
A rich, round fruit flavor, supported by a lovely acidity, with a refined and elegant finish and very little bitterness
Serve
At 8-12°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it on its own as an aperitif, with a platter of raw vegetables or a mixed salad...
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.
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.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
A well-balanced, refined, and delicious rosé, with aromas of dried raspberries, frozen strawberries, and sweet spices on the nose. Medium-bodied, with lively acidity. Balanced and intense, with a lively palate and a lingering, flavorful finish. Ready to drink now.