{"id":11620,"date":"2024-11-16T10:10:26","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T21:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/?page_id=11620"},"modified":"2025-12-05T08:08:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T19:08:03","slug":"chateau-routas-rose-22","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/index.php\/chateau-routas-rose-22\/","title":{"rendered":"…classic Proven\u00e7al Ros\u00e9"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t

Ch\u00e2teau Routas Rouvi\u00e8re Ros\u00e9 2022<\/h3>\nGrape Varietals:<\/strong> 45% Cinsault, 35% Grenache & 20% Syrah
\nGrowing Region:<\/strong> C\u00f4teaux Varois en Provence – France
\nOwner \/ Manager:<\/strong> Keith Murray
\nHead Winemaker: <\/strong> Fabrice Grossmann\n\t\t\t\t\"Gavin-Wine-Review-4-Star-24-Sml-01\"\n\tIn the summer of 2022, I was able to get back and spend time with Fabrice in the winery, plus walk through the vines of the different parcels of fruit that were to be selected for this articulate ros\u00e9 cuv\u00e9e. Fabrice carries on the high standards set at Ch\u00e2teau Routas and this 2022 ros\u00e9 cuv\u00e9e had an added responsibility, being a special year for Ch\u00e2teau Routas as the winery celebrated 30 years. I have had the pleasure of being involved with Ch\u00e2teau Routas since my first visit to the estate in 2006. The location and setting are simply stunning, situated at the center of the C\u00f4teaux Varois in Provence. Roughly halfway from the French Riviera on the Mediterranean coast and the foothills of the southern Alps and between Marseille and Cannes. Ch\u00e2teau Routas has a number of vineyards sites, with some among the region’s highest, providing cool nights which slows the ripening of the grapes, contributing complexity and shaping harvest times that can be up to a month later than those nearby.
\nThe fruit for this ros\u00e9 came from selected plots across the estate, chosen for the quality they bring to this quintessential cuv\u00e9e. Each parcel was destemmed, cooled as required and pressed, with the juice remaining on skins for 12-24 hours in total. After this brief maceration, all of the Syrah and part of the Grenache go into neutral oak barrels for the primary fermentation. The Cinsault and remaining Grenache juice are fermented in stainless steel tanks, with no malolactic fermentation. The different parcels were aged separately for 5-6 months, then carefully blended and rested before bottling. \n\u2605 <\/strong>You have a classic onion skin colour, with coral salmon and a tinge of the setting Mediterranean sun. On the elegant nose you have aromas of chilled watermelon, grapefruit skin, lavender and citrus. These characters have a dexterous engagement on the palate and a casual confidence showcasing classic Proven\u00e7al flavours of watermelon, pink grapefruit, peach skin along with wild strawberries and a signature mineral nuance. The articulate nature and silky textural charm, balanced by a familiar kiss of fruit acidity, result in a refreshing classic dry finish. \nThis 2022 Ch\u00e2teau Routas Rouvi\u00e8re Ros\u00e9 has 13.5% Alc.\/vol. Crafted in a Classic Dry Style. Chill gently and serve in an aromatic shaped wine glass at 8\u00b0- 9\u00b0C. *NZ$29.99\n Ch\u00e2teau Routas – the quintessential Proven\u00e7al Ros\u00e9.<\/em>\n

<\/p>\n\nCELLARING POTENTIAL: *(Review 16\/11\/24)
\nDrinking perfectly this summer season; and will hold nicely for another 12 – 18 months.
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\nFOOD PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:
\n Perfect wine pairing with scallops, sushi & sashimi, prawns, salmon gravlax, steamed mussels, lightly seared tuna steaks, plus with a range of lightly seasoned summer salads and with a chilled slice of watermelon – enjoy<\/em>.\nAlways Share Responsibly\n

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