2023 Domaine Bousquet Organic Rosé ($13)
Domaine Bousquet´s Organic varietal series comprises a blend of estate and purchased organic fruit from the Uco Valley in the high Andean foothills of Argentina.
The grapes benefit from huge day/night temperature swings, achieving ripeness while retaining the juiciness. The wines are produced with a French sensibility and un-oaked to let the fruit shine through.
The grapes, sourced from the Uco Valley, are harvested early in the morning to preserve the freshness of the fruit. They are then fermented in stainless steel with selected yeasts at a maximum temperature of 26°C/78.8°F for 10 days.
This rosé is produced from organic grapes consisting of 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Syrah, 10% Pinto Grigio and 10% Viognier. It is pale salmon in color, with delicate red fruit and floral aromas. On the palate it has flavors of soft red fruits that are enhanced by the Syrah, some citrus as well as sweet fruit flavors without being a sweet wine. This rosé has nice acidity and finishes soft. [ABV: 12.5%, RS: 1.27 g/L, pH: 3.28, Acidity: 5.62 g/L]
This Domaine Bousquet Organic Rosé is a delightful sipper on a hot summer day, and a great value too! That makes it a great fit as this week’s Behind the Cork™ Wine of the Week. Cheers!
Disclosure of Wine Sample Submission: I received this sample at no cost for review. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.
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