The 'real' refers to Côtes de Provence Rosé, the spiritual home of Rosé, the wines that allow us to truly appreciate the best examples of the style. The paler colours, the fresh fruit, the balancing dryness and acidity, the wonderful refreshing texture. It is our desire to remind wine lovers just how good the style is and even introduce a whole new generation of Rosé drinkers

The StarDozen consists of the following:

3 bottles      Triennes Cotes de Provence Rosé 2019
3 bottles      Riotor Cotes de Provence Rosé 2018
3 bottles      Maison Saint Aix Rosé 2019 
3 bottles      Rameau d’Or Petit Amour Rosé 2019

Triennes Cotes de Provence Rosé 2019
Translucent onion skin. Orange zest, persimmon, red berries and a subtle floral nuance on the fragrant nose. Concentrated but lithe and seemingly weightless, offering tangy red currant, strawberry and blood orange flavors that pick up a spicy nuance on the back half. Finishes brisk and tight, with repeating spiciness and a sneaky floral quality. This wine has the depth of flavor to handle full-flavored foods, but there’s no excess fat here, either. A solid value. Rating: 90 Points; Antonio Galloni; Vinous

Riotor Cotes de Provence Rosé 2018
Pale brilliant pink. Lively, mineral-accented orange zest, strawberry and floral scents show very good clarity and pick up a spicy nuance with aeration. Nicely concentrated yet lively on the palate, offering incisive red berry, blood orange and floral pastille flavors underscored by a dusty mineral quality. Shows sharp delineation and cut on the finish, which hangs on with strong tenacity. Rating: 91 Points; Josh Raynolds, Vinous

Maison Saint Aix Rosé 2019
Very light coral-pink colour, attractive, and the bouquet is fresh and clean, showing fresh herb and dried flower aromas, the palate light and dry with good depth of fruit flavour that finishes clean, dry and savoury. It has length and balance and is quite moreish. An appetising dry rosé. Rating: 90 Points; Huon Hooke; The Real Review

Rameau d’Or Petit Amour Rosé 2019
Beautifully pale pink with delicate notes of strawberry, rose petals and white flowers. Grenache provides the plush, juicy fruit on the palate while the Syrah adds a twist of spice, a touch of acidity and some pretty blue-toned pink to the colour. Rating: 91 Points; Patrick Eckel; Wine Reviewer