Chateau d'Esclans 2023

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of Château d'Esclans 2023

Tasting

Appearance
Beautiful light pink hue.

Nose
The nose is enticing with fruity (red fruits) and spicy notes.

Palate
Structure, freshness, and persistence are the key elements of this ample and rich palate.

A Great Rosé Wine from Côtes de Provence, Lively and Creamy

The Estate

Château d’Esclans is located in the heart of Provence, northeast of Saint-Tropez, with the Mediterranean Sea as a backdrop. The first mentions of Château d’Esclans date back to the Roman Empire, during which it served as an observation post over the Gulf of Fréjus to anticipate potential maritime incursions.

Château d’Esclans is an exceptional estate nestled in Provence. It is particularly distinguished by its old Grenache vines, which produce grapes with more concentrated aromas than those from younger vines.

Built in the 19th century, the current château has seen many owners. Since 2006, it has been owned by Sacha Lichine and has significantly contributed to the renown of Côtes de Provence wines. Today, it is recognized worldwide for its rosés, notably thanks to the Whispering Angel cuvée.

The Vineyard

Not far from the ancient Roman city of Fréjus, on the French Riviera, lies the Esclans Valley, home to the château's 44 hectares of vines. Averaging 35 years old, the vines are planted on varied soils, mixing clay, limestone, and sandy gravel depending on the plots. This diversity of terroirs gives these Provence wines a great richness of aromatic profiles.

The Wine

From the eponymous plot, composed mainly of nearly century-old Grenache and Rolle, the Garrus from Château d’Esclans stands out as a reference among the greatest Côtes de Provence wines, embodying excellence and refinement far beyond borders.

Blend
Grenache, Rolle (Vermentino), and Tibouren.