Caves d'Esclans - Côtes de Provence - Whispering Angel - Rosé - 2024

Wine:

The 2024 Côtes de Provence Whispering Angel Rosé is the estate’s flagship wine. Aged without any oak, it stands out for its bright freshness, lively acidity, and crisp red fruit flavors. Its finish lingers with a touch of elegant bitterness, adding depth and structure. This is a pure, vibrant rosé—both dynamic and textural—refreshing and incredibly versatile at the table, pairing easily with a wide range of dishes.

Vinification:

Mechanical harvesting, destemming and light crushing, no maceration, fermentation and vinification carried out in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats.

Color:

Light rosé with a pastel hue.

Nose:

Fresh and pure, marked by notes of red berries and wild strawberries.

Palate:

Tactile and dynamic, this rosé is refreshing, light and easy to pair with all types of cuisine, with delicate bitter notes that give it a lingering finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 8 and 10°C.

Food and wine pairing:

A rosé wine for aperitifs and meals accompanied by fried and grilled dishes.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027 and beyond for enthusiasts

It’s one of the greatest success stories in the wine world over the past two decades. Esclans has become a global phenomenon, its influence reaching far beyond France. Sacha Lichine has revolutionized rosé, elevating it to the status of a serious fine wine. Case in point: Whispering Angel is now the best-selling rosé in the United States.

Since 2006, every detail at the estate has been fine-tuned in pursuit of excellence—taking cues from Champagne’s precision and craftsmanship. From vinification to aging, the tools and techniques are top-tier, and the result is a wine that sets a new benchmark for quality in high-volume production.

Beyond Whispering Angel, the Château d’Esclans wines define a new standard for luxury rosé. Partially aged in barrel and built to age, they pair beautifully with refined cuisine and have earned their place on the most prestigious tables—including Michelin-starred restaurants. These are rosés crafted with the care and ambition of grand crus—don’t miss the chance to experience them.