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653 Le Lys d’Oc Chateau Capendu 2006 VdP d’Oc 4.95
This
light, refreshing and pale dry rose (Cinsault, Syrah, Grenache) comes from the dynamic Chateau Capendu property not far from the fortified city of Carcassonne. Didier Ragaru, the owner, is a great
innovator and constantly tries new blends and ideas. This rose is beautifully presented in a slightly ‘matt’ finish bottle with screen painting of white lilies. It is ideal with salads
and lightly coloured food. Best served around 8C.
181 Devois de Perret Assas, 2006 AOC Coteaux de Languedoc 5.35
Assas is a small cooperative enterprise situated on the
southern slopes of the mighty Pic St Loup to the North of Montpellier. The conditions around the Pic are ideal for wine-making and there are many excellent properties, some commanding important
prices. The vines are grown on these famous slopes and the quality is super. The blend is 80% Grenache, giving red fruit flavours and suppleness, and 20% Syrah, giving hints of blackcurrant,
some structure and wonderful flashes of blue. With a modern label and a traditional bottle, this is an excellent all-rounder rosé, great by itself or with food. Best served around 8-10C
406 Ressac Le Rose de Syrah 2006/7 VdP d’Oc 5.90
Made by Sebastian Martin. With a superb deep rose colour
tinged with hues of violet, this varietal Syrah (Shiraz) wine has a wonderful subtle nose with tones of blackcurrant. Its flavour is powerfully fruity, with an excellent balance between acidity and
sugar, giving a supple, fresh and youthful experience. It is ideal for all-year drinking, since it is enjoyable at a wider range of temperatures than most reds and whites and can be served with a
great variety of delicacies, or by itself as an aperitif. If you are sceptical about rose, start here.
905 Les Trois Poules Rose 2005/7 VdP d’Oc 5.90
The 2005 rose is 100% Grenache, harvested at a low yield to
ensure full flavour. The vinification is carried out at low temperatures to deliver a fresh, fruity nose, good colour and a taste of strawberries. The wine should be served chilled and is excellent
as an aperitif, with fish and white meat and for barbecues. Made by Giles and Ruth de Latude.
556 Chateau du Donjon Rosé 2007/8 AOC Minervois 6.20
Jean Panis is both an excellent wine-maker and an energetic,
enthusiastic person who is a pleasure to do business with. It is therefore no surprise that Amphora now stocks seven of his wines. This great value rosé is a blend of Cinsault (40%), Syrah
(30%) and Grenache Noir (30%) and should be drunk fresh, at around 10 – 12C. It has delicate scents of red fruits, which then develop in the mouth with a good balance of fruit and
freshness. It is most remarkably the only rosé awarded Minervois AOC status, a tribute to Jean’s skill and determination to produce great wines.
830 Chateau Pennautier Classique de Pennautier 2006 AOC Cabardes 6.20
Chateau Pennautier is an extremely impressive
property and wine producer to the northwest of the superb fortified city of Carcassonne. Pennautier lies at the eastern end of Languedoc’s westernmost appellation, Cabardes, which has
unique regulatory requirements. The AOC wines from this region must contain at least 40% of both specified ‘Atlantic’ and ‘Mediterranean’ grape varieties. This
sophisticated and powerfully elegant rosé accordingly is made from 6 cepages: Cabernet Franc 10%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Merlot 20%, Grenache 20%, Syrah 20% and Cot (Malbec) 10%. Great served
around 10C
430 L'Arbaude 2006 AOC Cotes de Provence 6.40
Three lovely roses are produced at Mas de Cadenet; this clever
blend of 70% Grenache, 15% Cinsault and 15% Carignan has a charming light salmon colour and an extremely fruity fragrance of red fruits and a hint of liquorice. In the mouth there is an explosion of
flavours, a delicate mix of candies and red fruits, and its finish is tender. The Negrels have been making their wines at Mas de Cadenet for seven generations and they get the very best from their
superb terroir. Ideally served around 10C, this is a great value fruity rose for any coloured meal.
270 Familongue Rose Ete 2007 AOC Coteaux de Languedoc 6.60
With flashes of summer lights in the delicate rose colour,
this elaborate blend has an explosive nose of strawberry, raspberry and gooseberry and the flavours of these fruits are subtly there in the mouth. The assemblage, or blend, is: Grenache 45%, Syrah 10%, Carignan 37% and Cinsault 8%. The grapes are hand picked, gently pressed and then undergo a 5 week fermentation. The wine is matured over fine lees to ensure full expression of the fruit. Best at around 10C. Made by Martine and Jean Luc Quinquarlet.
755 Domaine les Quatre Pilas Rose 2005 AOC St Georges d’Orque 6.60
A very skilfully made rose, made by bleeding
grapes of Syrah and Grenache (to obtain the most delicate flavours) which were harvested at full maturity from vines whose yield is strictly controlled to develop intense flavours. With a lively and
delicate fuschia colour, the wine has scents and flavours of peach and strawberry and has a superb length. Traditional vinification. Made by Joseph and Sylvie Bousquet.
162 Chateau Sulauze St Jean 2006 AOC Coteaux d’Aix en Provence 8.70
Guillaume Lefevre is a
young and dynamic winemaker whose 35Ha of vines are located in a wonderful area, close to Aix en Provence, Arles, Les Baux and the Camargue. The name Sulauze is said to come from "Lauze",
the flat stones used by local shepherds to build the small walls called "Bancaou". This beautifully pale, Gold medal-winning rosé is a blend of 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 5% Cabernet
Sauvignon and 10% Vermentino. It is a fresh wine with a fruity nose, with flavours of strawberry, raspberry and English bonbons. It can be aged for 3 to 5 years and will marry well with salads,
“carpaccio” with a drop of olive oil, grilled red meats, white meats in sauce and exotic and spicy food. Best around 10C.
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