{"product_id":"chateau-desclans-whispering-angel-rose-2025","title":"Chateau d'Esclans Whispering Angel Rosè 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhispering Angel Rosé from Château d’Esclans is a still wine that gracefully expresses the elegance of the Côtes de Provence. This harmonious \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e of Grenache, Cinsault, Rolle, Syrah and Carignan grapes offers a clear and refined aromatic profile. In the glass, it displays a bright pale pink hue, releasing aromas of white peach, raspberry and delicate floral notes. Vinified and matured in stainless steel, on the palate it is \u003cstrong\u003edry and silky\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a smooth drinkability that culminates in a persistent \u003cstrong\u003ecitrusy finish\u003c\/strong\u003e and a distinct mineral savouriness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Provençal rosé originates in the Var department, a short distance from the Mediterranean coast. The estate’s vineyards benefit from a privileged microclimate, where intense sunlight and constant sea breezes encourage the slow ripening of the grapes. The vines, including old Grenache stocks, sink their roots into \u003cstrong\u003elimestone and clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e. This particular terroir gives the wine a pronounced \u003cstrong\u003earomatic precision\u003c\/strong\u003e and a clear \u003cstrong\u003emineral character\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhancing its natural finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvesting takes place between night and the early hours of dawn to preserve the freshness of the fruit and protect it from the heat. After a rigorous optical selection, the grapes undergo a \u003cstrong\u003egentle pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e at low temperatures and cold maceration to prevent oxidation. Fermentation and subsequent maturation take place exclusively in stainless steel tanks, with no use of barrels. The technique of \u003cstrong\u003efortnightly bâtonnage\u003c\/strong\u003e enriches the wine’s \u003cstrong\u003erounded texture\u003c\/strong\u003e, while maintaining the purity of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e20th Vintage Limited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e of Whispering Angel Rosé 2025 celebrates Château d’Esclans, the oldest winery in the region, renowned for its Tuscan style. Located a short distance from the Mediterranean coast, the estate has led the rosé renaissance thanks to Sacha Lichine. The \u003cstrong\u003eCôtes de Provence AOC\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes are harvested at dawn to preserve their freshness, resulting in a wine acclaimed by the \u003cstrong\u003einternational critics\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chateau d'Esclans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46326945382571,"sku":"60777","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/chateau-d-esclans-whispering-angel-rose-2025_60777_1_f3289d04-0b43-42d9-83fe-5782908f3267.webp?v=1774455332","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/chateau-desclans-whispering-angel-rose-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}