Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence Rosé AOC
An exemplary, traditional Provencal rosé, Château Beaulieu Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence is bright and fruit-forward with exotic fruit that reminds of guava and papaya and white floral aromas on the nose. It has body and structure, yet is fresh on the palate and beautiful minerality. Each varietal is vinified separately in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures to preserve its natural characteristics. A versatile wine that pairs beautifully with a wide variety of seafood. Serve chilled, when young.
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2015
Wine Enthusiast - 86 pts
Holding 442 acres-one of the largest vineyards in Coteaux d’Aix-en Provence-this property produces a simple, refreshing wine. It brings forward red fruits that are cut with acidity. Light and buoyant, it is a fine aperitif style.
2014
Vinous - 89 pts
Musky red berry skin, rhubarb and pungent flowers on the fragrant nose… concentrated, showing good focus to its bitter cherry and redcurrant flavors. A hint of blood orange adds a refreshingly bitter jolt to the finish, which hangs on with good mineral-driven tenacity.
Wine Enthusiast - 88 pts
This is a deliciously refreshing wine. It’s acidity and red-currant fruits are bright, crisp and right up front. The rounder, caramel and spice backdrop to all this fruitiness makes it just right for the table.
Wine Spectator - 87 pts
This has a pronounced savory note, with a flash of rosemary, backed by white cherry and wet stone details. Shows good energy on the finish. Drink now.
2013
Wine Enthusiast - 88 pts
Shows great fruitiness as well as a mineral texture and good depth. Ripe raspberry and red currant fruits are laced with acidity. It’s very much a food rose.
Wine Spectator - 87 pts
A floral style, offering elegant tea, white cherry and bergamot notes. Drink now.
2012
Wine Enthusiast - 89 pts
Extra fruity, packed with strawberry and crisp red currants flavors, this is all freshness, richness and clean acidity. It has some weight but just emphasizes the fruitiness.
Wine Spectator - 87 pts
Very cirtusy, with green tangerine, ripe lime and currant flavors that are focused and fresh. Green apple notes show on the crisp finish. Drink now. 3,000 cases imported.
2011
Wine Enthusiast - 89 pts
This is dry and spicy, with a full character. Perfumed and rich, it’s concentrated and packed with wild strawberry fruit. It finishes with intense acidity.
Wine Spectator - 87 pts
Smoky aroma, with flavors to match, and plum notes, which turn a touch cloying on the finish. Drink now.
2010
Wine Enthusiast - 90 pts - Best Buy - #59 Top 100 Best Buys of 2011
A full, rounded wine, very much a rose for food. It is bone dry in character, although the berry fruitiness gives the wine an attractive open feel. With its firm texture, it could age a year.