Happy Sunday! It's been a busy weekend, so it figures that right at the end of it, I finally have some time to sit down and enjoy a nice glass of wine. Since we are in the heart of rosé season, I figured it would be nice to open a bottle and enjoy it with dinner and out on the patio, perhaps with a fire tonight. So, I've opened a bottle of 2021 Sieur d'Eguilles Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Rosé that I bought in a recent $10 case sale from Wines Till Sold Out (and no, it wasn't $10 a case, but $10 per bottle in the case!). The wine is a blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Cabernet Sauvignon, so, let's see how it's tasting.
The wine is a very pale peach color in the glass, as you might expect from the region. A swirl of the glass reveals aromas of citrus, peach and honeydew with hints of mineral undertones. Take a sip and your nose and taste buds part ways as you're treated to a rush of red berry fruit, strawberry, raspberry and currant, with just a touch of citrus at the finish, which is crisp and dry.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's just a classic rosé from Provence and a terrific value for just $10! This wine would pair with a broad range of summer dishes, from barbecue to a wide range of salads, burgers to light fish dishes. Tonight, I have gone completely the opposite direction and am enjoying this wine with some comfort food, of classic tuna noodle casserole topped with crushed potato chips! Cheers!
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