2008 Les Vignerons de Fontès "Prieuré Saint-Hippolyte" Languedoc Rosé (was $11)

SKU #1048599

70% Syrah and 30% Grenache go into this medium bodied salmon pink number, whose color does little to prepare the taster for such a seriously juicy palate impression. Rich and concentrated, this is also impressively nuanced, and bright acidity makes it an ideal partner to all kinds of foods, fresh fish and white meat, to spicy cuisine.

Price: $5.99

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By: Jeffrey Jones |  K&L Staff Member  |  Review Date: 8/6/2009  | Send Email
This rosé is too easy to drink. The 2008 Hippolyte is not as full bodied as the 2007 was, but muscle has been replaced with elegance. Still quite flavorful, the aromas that one first smells are fruity and floral, followed by a nice dry wine with red friut flavors. I could drink this all year round.

By: Alexandre Brisoux |  K&L Staff Member  |  Review Date: 7/9/2009  | Send Email
Again, how do you rate rosés? This one is lip-smacking good! It has a bit more body than a typical Provence rosé. Good ripe fruit on the nose with a nice clean/fresh finish that quenches the thirst. Mmmm. Drink over the summer.

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Other Red Wines

Country:

France

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Provence

- Provence encompasses the southeastern portion of France that borders the Mediterranean. The largest appellation in the region is the Cotes de Provence that spans 49,600 acres of land in and around Marseilles. Thirteen different varietals are grown in this appellation with the most important grapes being Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache, and Mouvedre. While much of the production is dry rose, there are many more serious wines being made from the area. Some of the most important smaller appellations within Provence include Bandol, Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, and Coteaux Varois.