Chateau Des Ferrages Rose 2018 Cotes des Provence

Saint Sidoine Cotes de Provence 2019. A blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and the rare Tibouren grape (an indigenous Provençal variety said to bring aromas of garrigue, the herby scrub of southern France). Organically grown grapes from chalky-clay parcels in the heart of the Côtes de Provence. Jean-Christophe Audéoud looks after the winemaking, which uses the traditional direct press method and maturation in both concrete and stainless steel. The wine is made at the 93 year old Cellier Saint Sidoine in Puget-Ville.

Domaine Les Fouques Cuvee Tradition 2018. This Rosé displays a wonderfully full fruited and fleshy appeal, showing more density and textural layering than many other Provence counterparts. The low intervention winemaking throws elements of funk and texture, adding to the profile of peach, melon and wild strawberries. An energetic wine, as Yves and I concurred.