- Winery: Domain de Fontenille
- Wine Region: Luberon, France
- Variety: 50% Grenache Noir, 20% Syrah, 20% Cinsault, 10% Mourvèdre
- Vintage: 2020
- Price: $30
- Find it: From Makersvine
- Alcohol content: 13.5%
- You’ll like this if: You’re after a refreshing Rosé
- Body: Medium
- Mouthfeel: Crisp
- Taste: Crisp, refreshing, dry
- Flavours: Strawberry, raspberry, citrus
- Enjoy it with: Summer sunsets
- Food pairings: Aperitif
Wine review: Domaine de Fontenille Luberon Rosé
A few years ago, my husband and I visited Provence for the first time and fell absolutely head over heels for it. I really think this is where my true love affair with Rosé began. And what made it so special was where we stayed: Domaine de Fontenille. This hotel is truly one of the most memorable places I’ve ever stayed and one of the highlights of the trip. I’ll forever remember sipping on their Rosé overlooking the beautiful garden.
So when Makersvine reached out to send me their wines to try once more, I leapt at the opportunity. I hadn’t had their wines since, and I have to say popping open the Domaine de Fontenille Luberon Rosé took me right back to Provence. So of course I had to share it with you all so you can try it for yourself!
The Domaine de Fontenille Luberon Rosé is the kind of wine that really embodies everything there is to love about Provence. It’s the kind of wine that sips like it’s made of Summer. It’s refreshing, crisp and light, with notes of strawberry, raspberry and a hint of citrus. The kind of wine you don’t need to pair with food, simply sip on and watch the world go by. Or pair it with an aperitif for something extra special! Years later, this wine still stole my heart and knowing I can revisit it in Australia makes my heart flutter. And at only $30 a bottle, it’s affordable for a French drop.
About Domaine de Fontenille
Domaine de Fontenille is at the heart of Luberon in Provence, France. The region’s mountains of clay and limestone create expressive wines that speak to the beauty of the region. Originally established in 1638 (yep, you read that right), Domaine de Fontenille has long been a standard-bearer for Luberon wines. Young winemaker Xavier Balespouey combines history’s lessons with modern minimal intervention techniques to create elegant, contemporary wines.
You can find out more about this wine on the Makersvine website.
Note: This wine was sent as a sample. I was under no obligation to post about it.