Chateau d' Estoublon Roseblood Coteaux Varois En Provence 2024 750ml
DescriptionExperience Provence through a darker lens with Château d'Estoublon's Roseblood, where traditional rosé gets a bold makeover while maintaining regional elegance. This 2024 vintage from Coteaux Varois en Provence showcases deeper color and richer flavors than typical Provençal rosé, appealing to those who want more substance in their pink wine. For rosé drinkers ready to explore beyond pale or red wine lovers seeking summer refreshment, Roseblood offers the best of both worlds.
The Roseblood concept challenges Provence's pale rosé orthodoxy by allowing longer maceration for deeper color and fuller flavor. Château d'Estoublon uses primarily Grenache and Syrah, with longer skin contact extracting more color and phenolic structure. This approach creates rosé with genuine weight and complexity while maintaining the freshness essential to the category. The 2024 vintage benefited from ideal conditions—warm days for ripeness, cool nights preserving acidity. The result pushes boundaries while respecting Provençal tradition of food-friendly, refreshing wines.
The 2024 Roseblood immediately distinguishes itself visually with deep rose-pink color far beyond typical Provence pale. The nose offers corresponding intensity—ripe strawberry and cherry dominate rather than subtle hints, supported by herbs de Provence and white pepper. On the palate, Roseblood delivers promised substance. Fuller body carries more concentrated fruit flavors—think strawberry compote rather than fresh berries—while maintaining crucial freshness. The longer maceration provides subtle tannic grip that adds structure rare in rosé. Despite richness, bright acidity keeps everything lively and food-friendly. Mid-palate brings complexity with notes of blood orange, wild herbs, and even subtle spice from the Syrah component. The finish extends beyond typical rosé with fruit concentration and structural grip that almost suggests light red wine. This bold profile makes Roseblood perfect for grilled meats, heartier salads, or anywhere standard rosé lacks presence. It's Provençal rosé reimagined for those wanting more.
