Sparkling de Leoube from Château Léoube on the Côtes de Provence — the barest blush of pink, equally subtle on the nose and palate, with delicate tones of hazelnut, aniseed, and soft fruit, unusually dry for a sparkling wine and noticeably moreish. 90 points Wine Enthusiast, 90 points Decanter, Gold Medal International Wine Competition, Silver Medal Global Rosé Masters.
Tasting Notes
The barest blush of pink. Equally subtle on the nose and palate, with delicate tones of hazelnut, aniseed, and soft fruit. Unusually dry for a sparkling wine and noticeably moreish. Best served as an aperitif — a Provençal sparkling rosé from one of the appellation's most prestigious organic estates.
Quick Facts
- Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Cinsault
- Origin: France, Provence, Côtes de Provence AOC (Bormes-les-Mimosas, certified organic)
- Style: Sparkling rosé, very dry, pale, Provençal
- Winemaking: Organic farming, traditional sparkling method
Food Pairing
Aperitif, grilled fish, and red fruit desserts.
Serving
Serve at 8-10°C. Serve immediately from the fridge.
About the Producer
Château Léoube is one of Provence's most celebrated organic estates, farming 560 hectares on the Bormes-les-Mimosas coastline in the Côtes de Provence, producing pale rosés, whites, and reds from biodynamically and organically farmed vineyards.