S de la Sablette Coteaux Varois-en-Provence Rosé 2025 ★★★½ (87)
Few wines capture the spirit of summer quite like a Provençal rosé and this is a classic example. Made from Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault, it pours a delicate pale salmon pink with fresh flavours of watermelon, strawberry, raspberry, and a minerally backbone, accented by a dash of red apple and ripe mango. A bright lemon finish keeps it crisp, refreshing, and wonderfully balanced. This is the kind of wine made for patio lunches and warm summer evenings. It pairs beautifully with grilled seafood and Mediterranean cuisine, but its perfect match is a classic Salade Niçoise. The tuna, olives, fresh vegetables, and tangy vinaigrette highlight the wine’s vibrant fruit and refreshing acidity, creating one of summer’s most iconic food and wine pairings. If you’re looking for a bottle that tastes like summer on the French Riviera, this Provençal rosé is well worth discovering.
$17.95 (Vintages)
