CHÂTEAU DES BERTRANDS: The Rosé of the Côte de Provence

Statistics have long confirmed a global production of still rosé wines which, although fluctuating from one vintage to another, is around 10% of the volume of wine produced in the world. There are four countries that are the protagonists of their production: France and, detached by far, the United States, Spain and Italy, but only one holds the throne, never undermined, of the consumption of rosés: France. Provence,Provence for the French, is the southernmost French wine region (excluding Corsica) that stretches along the Mediterranean Sea coast between the city of Nice and the city of Marseille. As many as 15% of the uncorked still rosé bottles around the world come from this region a little larger than Sicily. An incredible and constantly growing figure. Provence is divided into eight districts, each with its own style and each with its own name AOC. The Côte de Provence is the district that covers the largest area with a wide variety of microclimates and cultivated vines. Among the different terroirs in the district, Notre-Dame des Anges is the most sought after. Its name refers to the sanctuary of Notre Dame des Agnes which is located on the highest point of the Massif des Maures (780 m), which is visible from all the municipalities of the region. In the middle of the Maures plain, the landscape consists of maritime pines, oaks and chestnut groves. The delimited area of the Côtes de Provence Notre-Dame des Anges includes 10 small communes: Les Arcs, Carnoules, Taradeau, Vidauban, Le Cannet-des-Maures, La Garde-Freinet, Le Luc, Les Mayons, Gonfaron and Pignans. Château des Bertrands is located in Cannet-des-Maures surrounded by beautiful maritime pines. When choosing a Rosé Côte de Provence you should not be misled by the color, in fact the wines of the area vary from pale pink to orange, but the nose is complex and balanced, with notes of white fruit as in the case of Rosé de Provence 2019 or preponderant notes of exotic fruits as in the case of Rosé de Provence Rascas 2018 In general the rosé wines of the Côtes de Provence should be served fresh, between 8 ° and 10 °C, but never with ice cubes and if possible the ideal would be to let the glasses cool in the fridge until the last moment. For optimal tasting, medium goblets (30-45 cl) should be used, preferably tapered at the top, and fill it up to 1/3 of its capacity. This preserves temperature and aromas. The best time to enjoy a Côtes de Provence rosé wine from Château des Bertrands is not there, it's just a matter of personal taste. As an aperitif, during a meal, on the terrace, Provence rosé is an ideal accompaniment. In summer, of course, but also far beyond, as on these beautiful days at the end of September.