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The bastard, the cannon and the one worth 600 shekels: rosé wines, but good

Avi Efrati usually tries to go for cheap and moderately priced wines that provide good value for money.

This week he went out of his way, and it paid off very well

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Avi Efrati

Wednesday, 07 July 2021, 05:00 Updated: 05:25

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Many of the wine sections imported in the past year revolve around cheap and moderately priced wines that provide good value for money.

This week the section deviates from its custom and goes for some luxury.

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at Chateau l'Esclans produces only rosé with an emphasis on luxury and tall wines.

The winery, located in the heart of Provence, has been owned by Sasha Lishine since 2006.

In the vineyards of the winery grow Grenache, Cinso, Syrah, Roly (Vermantino), Merlot, Morbedre and Tiberos.

Rose vines come from very mature vineyards (some over fifty and even over a hundred years old) whose location is very high.

The unique soil combines limestone, gravel and clay.

The concentration of flavors derived from these conditions is unusual.

The blends used for wines come from mixes of different varieties from different classes, as is customary in champagne wines.

Both base wines are vibrant and stay in stainless steel.

The middle wine combines stainless steel and wood, and the tall ones have fermentation and prolonged stay in the wood.

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Unique soil and exceptional conditions.

Chateau d'Asclens (Photo: Chateau d'Asclans)

The winery's best-selling and branded hit is the "Whispering Angel" wine. Below it, for NIS 75, is the opening wine "The Palm Bay Whispering Angel". Is to my taste the big surprise of this tasting, which provides really great value for money.

Above them are more expensive, wonderfully quality wines all. Garrus, the winery's glorious wine, which costs 600 shekels and arrived sparingly in Israel, is without a doubt an amazing wine, reminiscent of champagne. But in my opinion, true flight deserves "Les Clans", which is also obviously expensive, probably in the context of rosé wines (249 shekels), but really great.

All wines, in every price category, are incomparably suitable for hot days of course. Established collectors will surely be happy to get their hands on "Garos". For everyone, it is recommended for me to stock up on a lot of "The Palm Bay Whispering Angel" for the summer. And if you want to invest more in a worthwhile rose, "La Clance" is an exit piece. The Chateau L. winesEscalence can be found in the "Wine in the City" chain of stores. for life!

Chateau d'Esclans, The Palm by Whispering Angel 2020

Good dryness.

The Palm Bay Whispering Angel by Chateau d'Asclans (Photo: Chateau d'Asclans)

Without a few words about astringency it is impossible: a

dry rose based on Grenache, Sinsao and Carignan.

Fermentation in stainless steel tanks.

Salmon pink color.

In the nose a delicate red fruit.

Light-medium body.

12.5% ​​alcohol by volume.

Some?

75 shekels.

Best for:

ceviche, fish tartare, herring sandwich, pastas, pizza, chicken.

What the reviewer said:

"Palm Bay Whispering Angel" is the little brother of the brand "Whispering Angel".

The playfulness and character it exhibits, which include good dryness, minerality and a touch of spice, are for me the sweeter surprise of the current tasting.

Value for money:

4.5 / 5 (excellent).

In three words:

small but bastard.

Chateau d'Esclans, Whispering Angel 2020

A classic Provencal. Chatroulette Angel of Chateau d'Asclens (Photo: Chateau d'Asclans)

Without a few words about astringency it is impossible: a

dry rose based on granache, cinnamon and rolli (Vermantino) mature vines (10-12 years old) growing on clay and gravel soil. Aging on the yeast (Sur Lee) in stainless steel tanks between three and four months, by the way in the tonnage (mixing the yeast). Pale pink color. In the nose red fruit and plenty of flowers. Medium body. 13% alcohol by volume.

Some?

129 shekels.

Best for:

fish in olive oil and butter sauces, stir-fried seafood.

What the reviewer said:

Rosa Provencal is a classic, very worthy, with all the required package of such wines - good fruit, proper acidity, good dryness and everything else. It is a beauty of wine, and it is not for nothing that it has been well-branded and sold en masse. But after tasting the rest of the wines and putting them all to a comparative test, it seems that in terms of character and uniqueness it is actually the less impressive.

Value for money:

2.5 / 5 (realistic).

In nine words:

Good, quality and worthy but with a little less character and uniqueness.

Chateau d'Esclans, Rock Angel 2019

Clear acid accents.

Chateau's Angel by Chateau d'Asclens (Photo: Chateau d'Asclans)

Without a few words about astringency it is impossible: a

dry rose based on granache, sinsao and roli (vermantino) mature vines (20-25 years old) growing on rocky soil.

60% of the wine underwent controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks.

The rest in French oak barrels, with a tonage (mixing the yeast) for six months.

Glossy pink color.

In the nose red fruit, spices and flowers.

full body.

14% alcohol by volume.

Some?

159 shekels.

Best for:

fish and seafood.

What the reviewer said:

Rosa Mineral, with clear acid accents, good dryness, cleanliness, precision and great sharpness.

Will easily carry any seafood, also invested and meticulous, even in the main stage.

In five words:

the pink rock star of Provence.

Chateau d'Esclans, Les Clans 2019

Going to the high.

Les Clans by Chateau d'Asclans (Photo: Chateau d'Asclans)

Without a few words about astringency it is impossible:

dry rose based on 80% granache and 20% roly (vermentino) vines aged 50-55 years, from tall vineyards on limestone and gravel soils.

Fermentation and aging for 10 months in French oak barrels, on the yeast (Sur me).

Pale pink color.

In the nose red fruit and nuts.

full body.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

Some?

249 shekels.

Best for:

oysters, seafood, lobster.

What the reviewer said:

Rosa wines usually tend to be simple and happy.

The current wine - and this is already noticeable when you sniff the glass - goes to the high.

It also lasts on the palate: delicate fruit, really excellent, unequivocal dryness, cleanliness, sharpness, abundance of depth and character, an outgoing act of proper encounter with wood, and an impressive gastronomic promoter.

This rosé provides an exceptional sipping experience.

With the right food from the sea it is simply impossible to stop sipping from it.

Rosa is a wine that is usually opened and also sipped casually.

This bottle is worth saving for a festive meal, with partners who will appreciate it.

In four words:

a cannon on, no less.

Chateau d'Esclans, Garrus 2018

Considerable butteriness.

Chateau d'Asclens' Garrus (Photo: Chateau d'Asclans)

Without a few words about astringency it is impossible: a

dry rose based on 90% granache and 10% roly (vermentino) from very mature vines, over a hundred years old (!) From tall vineyards. Ten-month fermentation and aging in French oak barrels, on the yeast (Sur me). Pink color. In the nose citrus, dried fruit, a little red fruit. full body. 14% alcohol by volume.

Some?

599 shekels.

Best for:

fish, seafood, white meats at specially invested meals.

What the reviewer said:

This is a really high wine with exceptional qualities, that much is clear.

The fruit is particularly refined, the sourness and seasoning impressive and the butteriness noticeable.

As in the previous wine, much thoughtful and restrained use of wood is evident.

It is a wine that in many ways is reminiscent of the experience on the palate that produces high-quality rosé champagne, only without bubbles.

Sophistication, gastronomy and supreme quality.

Obviously, as always with luxury wines, this is not a bottle whose business is a value-for-money coefficient.

His sip is without a doubt an experience.

In seven words:

great for collectors (especially if the penny is in their pocket).

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