No matter what the calendar says, the release of the first rosé of the 2009 harvest tells me that winter’s over. Any reality to the contrary will be consigned to disbelief…this is an article of faith I’m talkin’ about.

BTW, rosé in the Old World usually comes about in places that need a good white wine for their cuisine, but that don’t always successfully grow good white grapes. So the winemakers make white wines from their red grapes, and the result leaves a lightly pink color in the wine. Don’t be afraid, real rosé won’t hurt you…cheap “white zinfandel” on the other hand…

Domaine de la Citadelle Cuvé le Chataignier Rosé 2009
From Lubéron, outside the ancient village of Ménerbes, Alexis Rousset-Rouard makes fleshy, joyful rosé, from the ancient Cinçault grape. Just delicious with Mediterranean seafood dishes, or as an apéritif.

Posted by David Moore