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      Rameau d'Or Cotes de Provence Rosé 2020
3 bottles      Triennes Cotes de Provence Rosé 2020
3 bottles      Rameau d’Or Petit Amour Rosé 2020
3 bottles      Le Grand Cros Cotes de Provence Rosé 2019

Rameau d'Or Cotes de Provence Rosé 2020
A light orange to pink in the glass with wild strawberry, new season herbs and citrus zest on the nose; A medium bodied wine with a svelte texture that transitions from summer red fruits to nashi pear whilst holding a lively line of lemon acidity. The mouthfeel to finish is the highlight, the interplay with fruit and grapefruit like acidity lingers. Drink: 2021-2022; Alcohol: 12.5%; Price: $32; Closure: Screwcap; Rating: 93 Points; Patrick Eckel; Wine Reviewer

Triennes Cotes de Provence Rosé 2019
This wine has a bouquet of strawberries and white flowers with hints of vanilla. It has the harmony and elegance that has earned world-wide appreciation of the rosés of Provence. Triennes rosé is the perfect accompaniment to a sunny summer afternoon. This wine will seduce you by its freshness and elegance. 70% Cinsault, 25% Grenache, and 5% Merlot

Rameau d’Or Petit Amour Rosé 2020
A salmon to burnt orange in the glass, the nose sees candied red apple alongside citrus, green herbs and red cherry. The palate has great texture with fruit sweetness contrasted by flowing but well integrated acidity; fruit continues in terms of red cherry with a lemon and pomegranate lift. The finish is long and brings you back for another sip. Excellent value. Drink: 2021-2022; Alcohol: 12.5%; Price: $25; Closure: Screwcap; Rating: 91 Points; Patrick Eckel; Wine Reviewer

Le Grand Cros Cotes de Provence Rosé 2019
This is exactly the sentiment that came to me when I recently tasted Grand Cros. The succulent strawberry and melon aromas whisked me away to a sun-drenched terrace overlooking the Med and the touch of fennel surrounded me with native garrigue. With the first sip, I plunged headfirst into cool refreshing waters, and I'll leave what I was wearing up to your imagination. Now THAT'S what you want from a rosé. Richard Hemming MW; Jancis Robinson