Château Paquette, 'Classique', Côtes de Provence Rosé AOC, 2024

'One-Liner'
Pine‑forest pick‑me‑up – Provençal summer in every sip.

Tasting Note
Incredibly pale salmon‑pink, this Provençal rosé greets you with delicate white‑peach, red‑currant and grapefruit aromatics over a mineral‑driven base. The palate is vibrant and layered – think citrus zest and early‑season berry, with a whisper of herbal complexity and a crisp, saline finish that just keeps going.

Country: France
Region: Provence
Sub-Region: Côtes de Provence AOC
Grape(s): Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Rolle (Vermentino)
ABV: 12%
Style: Rosé – Crisp and dry
Friendly: Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian

Awards & Critics' Scores
Silver – London Wine Competition 2025
92 pts – London Wine Competition score

The Story
The Paquette family has nurtured this vineyard in the Esterel pine forests near Fréjus since the 1950s, transitioning to organic farming in 2014. Their volcanic‑sandstone soils and cooling sea‑spray breezes yield a rosé that’s bright, refined and elegant – a true expression of Côtes de Provence terroir.

Perfect With... (click me for the recipe)
Fish / Seafood: Tarte amandine de gambas – Provençal prawn and almond tart with lemon and thyme

Vegetarian: Niçoise salad – green beans, olives, tomatoes and Provençal potatoes

Vegan: Summer Ratatouille with Fresh Herbs & Olive Oil