Rocking Rose

Name: Chalkboard Rose

Variety: Rose

Region: France/Vin de France

Country: France

Vintage: 2019

Price: $10

Wine Critic Review:

"Score: 91 | Excellent, Highly Recommended

TASTING NOTE:

Very clean and elegant on the nose, merely offering hints of white peach and lemon peel. More fresh fruits emerge on the palate, showing fuji apple, underripe peach, and white grapefruit, with a bright, zesty finish."

UWC SCORES & AWARDS:

- Ultimate Wine Challenge in 2019 with a score of 91 points

- Ultimate Wine Challenge award for Great Value

https://www.ultimate-beverage.com/ultimate-wine-challenge-UWC/2019-wine-results/Chalkboard-Rose-Rose-Blend-2018-Vin-de-France/

Wine Folly:

"Rosé was once only thought of as fruity and cloying; these dry and mineral driven pink wines (that contain a plethora of grapes) have proven that rosé can be serious. Seriously delicious.

PRIMARY FLAVORS:

• Strawberry
• Honeydew Melon
• Rose Petal
• Celery
• Watermelon

TASTE PROFILE

• Dry
• Light Body
• None Tannins
• Medium Acidity
• 11.5–13.5% ABV

HANDLING/SERVE

• 38–45°F / 3-7°C

GLASS TYPE:

• White

DECANT:

• No

CELLAR:

• 3–5 Years

FOOD PAIRING:

Provençal rosé goes as well with a summer day as it does with charcuterie, salads, light pastas, fresh fruit, or cold appetisers such as potato or pasta salads."

https://winefolly.com/wines/provence-rose/

My Review: Overall, this is one of the better roses that I've tried. I thought it was very well-balanced and leaned on the drier side. It was very light and fresh, probably best served with a dessert but I didn't pair it with any food. I got floral hints and tasted a little bit of peach. I also think I tasted a little bit of grapefruit, but for $10 this wine exceeded my expectations. Next time, I think I will opt for a rose that pairs well with a dessert. I will say that it had a higher alcohol percentage than I had anticipated -- it was at 14.5% which is higher than most wines I opt for.