Bieler Pere et Fils Rosé (75cl, 12.7%)

Bieler Pere et Fils Rosé is a dry Provençal rosé from Aix-en-Provence, France, bottled at 12.7% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Bieler Pere et Fils was founded in 2005 and farms vineyards in the hills above Aix-en-Provence at elevations significantly higher than surrounding lowland estates. The blend is Grenache 41%, Syrah 27%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%, Cinsault 12% and Rolle 5%. Grapes are sent direct to press within two hours of picking, and harvest begins in mid-September and extends into late October. The nose opens with ripe peach and white cherry, then wild raspberry, watermelon rind and Provençal herbs, with summer flowers and white tea. The palate is soft and juicy with red-currant and strawberry, crisp acidity, grapefruit, lime, saline minerality, pepper and almond. The finish is fresh and dry with citrus pith and stone minerality.