Château du Galoupet Rosé (Côtes de Provence)

Fact sheet

Type

Rosé

Grape

Tibouren, Rolle

Country

France

Region

Côtes de Provence

Appellation

Côtes de Provence

Body

medium

Acidity

high

Tannin

medium

Sweetness

dry

Rated vintages

• 201691 pts

  An eclectic range of grapes including Tibouren and Rolle go into this harmonious wine. The Provence cru classé estate has made a rich wine, full with red fruits as well as intense acidity and a tight structure. The wine is ready to drink, although it will be better from 2018.

• 201591 pts

  One of the cru classé estates of Côtes de Provence, Galoupet goes back to the 17th century. This latest vintage is a blend that includes a whole gallery of grapes. The result is a rich wine that benefits from the warmth of the year. It has kept plenty of bright acidity and red-c…

• 201490 pts

  Galoupet's vineyards are close to the sea, giving the wine a delicious freshness. It is crisp with layers of fruits and acidity. Full in the mouth, this is a wine with a great place at the table.

• 201391 pts

  From one of the classed growths of Provence, this wine is intense with ripe fruits. Red plum, red currant and berry fruit flavors go with a steely, nervy texture that needs to age. Drink from the end of 2014.

• 200985 pts

  Plump yet sleek, with slightly tarry, rubbery notes that only slowly fade to reveal a medium-bodied dry rosé. Turns minerally on the finish.

• 200788 pts

  A pale salmon-colored rosé, this is largely Cinsault (60%), with the rest a blend of Grenache and Syrah. It's more minerally than most, with canteloupe and pomegranate fruit and a minerally finish reminiscent of smoky quartz.

• 200585 pts

  Not as impressive as Galoupet's white or rosé, this blend of Syrah (60%), Grenache (20%) and Mourvèdre (20%) shows a strong earthy, minerally component garnished with bits of cedar and spice. There's some plummy fruit carried by soft tannins and moderate palate weight, but the e…