Calmel & Joseph, Villa Blanche Grenache Rosé, 2025, Pays D’Oc (IGP)

'One-Liner'
A pale, polished southern French rosé with juicy red fruit, citrus lift and a lovely fresh finish.

Tasting Note
Pale pink and bright in the glass. The nose is open and expressive, with mango, papaya, lemon and melon, alongside a light floral note and a cool hint of mint. On the palate it feels refined and precise, with passion fruit, mango and pineapple carried by bright freshness and a little spice on the finish. Dry, graceful and very easy to drink.

Country: France
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Sub-Region: Pays D'Oc
Grape(s): 60% Grenache, 40% Grenache Gris
ABV: 12%
Friendly: n/a

Awards & Critics' Scores
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The Story
Villa Blanche is one of Calmel & Joseph’s core Pays d’Oc wines, built in a bright, modern southern French style. The producer presents the 2025 as a Grenache-based rosé that gets its more delicate, typical character from the presence of Grenache Gris in the blend. In the glass, that makes a lot of sense – you get plenty of fruit and generosity, but with enough freshness and shape to keep it elegant rather than simple.

Perfect With... (click me for the recipe)
- Meat/fish: Niçoise-style tuna salad

- Vegetarian: Courgette and goat’s cheese tart with a lemon-dressed salad

- Vegan: Provençal stuffed tomatoes with herbed rice