Château d'Esclans 2024

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of Château d'Esclans 2024

Tasting

Appearance
Beautiful light pink hue.

Nose
The nose charms with its fruity (red fruits) and spicy notes.

Palate
Structure, freshness, and persistence are the key words of this ample and rich palate.

A great lively and creamy rosé wine from Côtes de Provence

The Estate

The Château d’Esclans is located in the heart of Provence, northeast of Saint-Tropez, with the Mediterranean Sea as a backdrop. The first mentions of Château d’Esclans date back to the Roman Empire, during which it served as an observation post on the Gulf of Fréjus to anticipate potential maritime incursions.

Château d’Esclans is an exceptional estate nestled in Provence. It stands out particularly for its old Grenache vines, which produce grapes with more concentrated aromas than those from younger vines.

Built in the 19th century, the current château has seen many owners. Since 2006, it has been owned by Sacha Lichine and has greatly contributed to the fame of Côtes de Provence wines. Today, it is recognized worldwide for its rosés, notably thanks to the Whispering Angel cuvée.

The Vineyard

Not far from the ancient Roman city of Fréjus, on the Côte d'Azur, lies the Esclans Valley, which hosts the château's 44 hectares of vines. Averaging 35 years old, the vines are planted on varied soils, mixing clay, limestone, and sandy gravel depending on the plots. This diversity of terroirs gives these Provence wines a great richness of aromatic profiles.

Blend
Grenache, Rolle (Vermentino), and Tibouren.