NYC, Long Island and The Hamptons Receive Free Delivery on Orders $300+

2018 D'Esclans Garrus Rose

2018 D'Esclans Garrus Rose

95 JS

Featured Review
This is like glacier water with crystalline purity; the transparency of florals to the 2018 Garrus are stunning – think almond blossom, white roses and gentian. White peaches and chamomile are also never far away. There’s striking tension to the palate, which is full-bodied and very oily, but brilliantly pure and vivacious. Long and mineral on the finish. Drink now or hold. James Suckling

James Suckling | 95 JS

Critic Reviews

This is like glacier water with crystalline purity; the transparency of florals to the 2018 Garrus are stunning – think almond blossom, white roses and gentian. White peaches and chamomile are also never far away. There’s striking tension to the palate, which is full-bodied and very oily, but brilliantly pure and vivacious. Long and mineral on the finish. Drink now or hold.

James Suckling | 95 JS
This wine takes the concept of Provence rosé to the extreme. The wood aging is beautifully integrated while a whisper of toastiness adds to the richness and concentration. A deliciously textured rosé, its weight and density make it perfect for food. Enjoy in the near term.

Wine Enthusiast | 93 WE
A harmonious and beautifully crafted rosé, with vanilla-tinged mango, ripe white peach and apricot flavors that are richly cast with brioche, honey glaze and baking spice nuances through the creamy, floral-infused finish. A stunner. Grenache and Rolle. Drink now through 2022. 500 cases imported.

Wine Spectator | 93 WS

Wine Details for 2018 D'Esclans Garrus Rose

Type of Wine Rose : Rose wine is a versatile drink that involves letting the grape juice soak with the skins for several days, before being allowed to ferment properly. The resulting liquid achieves a beautiful color, ranging from a sweet honey orange to a playful purple hue, adding some color variety to your collection.
Varietal Proprietary Blend : Proprietary Blend is a general term used to indicate that a wine is comprised of multiple grape varietals which are either “proprietary” to the winery or is blended and does not meet the required maximum or minimum percentage of a particular varietal. This also is the case for the grape’s place of origin, especially for region, appellation or vineyard designated wines. There are endless examples of blended wines which are labeled as “Proprietary Blend” and in conjunction with each region’s stipulated wine laws and regulations makes for a vast blanket for wines to fall into. Perhaps the simplest example is California; if a wine is to be labeled as Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, it is required to have at least 75% of the varietal (Cabernet Sauvignon) and 85% of the fruit must be cultivated from the Napa Valley wine district. If the wine does not meet the requirements, it is then labeled as Proprietary Blend.

Country France : Wine is the lifeblood that courses through the country of France, pulsing with vigorous pride and determination. Viticulture is not just a hobby or an occupation in France; it is a passion, a cherished tradition that has been passed down through generations of wine stained hands. Winemaking is a beloved art that has been ingrained in the culture, an aptitude instilled in sons by fathers and the hallmark for which France’s reputation was built, allowing it to be renowned as, arguably, the most important wine producing country in the world.



For centuries, France has been producing wines of superior quality and in much greater quantity than any other country in the world. It boasts some of the most impressive wine regions, coveted vineyards and prestigious wines on earth. The regions of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Sauternes and Champagne have become the benchmark, for which others aspire to become. Legendary producers such as Chateaux Margaux, Domaine De La Romanee Conti, Chapoutier, d’Yquem and Dom Perignon are idolized world-wide.



France has stamped its name on nearly every style of wine, from the nectar-like sweet Sauternes to hedonistic Chateauneuf Du Papes classic Bordeaux and Burgundy, to its sparkling dominance in Champagne. Many of the most infamous grape varietals in the world, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay originated in France and are not only beloved, but utilized in the creation of some of the greatest wines on earth. French wine production commands the attention of the wine market year after year. With over 860,000 hectares under vine, and numbers close to 50 million hectoliters of wine produced annually, France dominates the market and sets the standard for not only product quality, but also quantity.



France’s many contributions to the world of wine have been absolutely indispensable. The country is the originator of the term “Premier Cru,” coined the term Terroir (a French term so complex there is no literal translation) and has laid the blueprint for a structured appellation system, which others have implemented in their own countries. French vineyard techniques and winemaking practices are mimicked world-wide. California vintners have been replicating Rhone style wines for decades, South America has adopted the French varietal of Malbec and countries around the world are imitating Burgundian styled Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.



With vast diversity in terroir, France is home to some of the most hospitable winegrowing locations on earth. The combination of topography, geology, climate, rainfall and even the amount of sunlight combined with the long historical tradition of winegrowing and making, has allowed the vintners of France to not only hone their skills, but learn from nature to create a product that like the world in which it resides… is very much alive.


Region Provence : There are few countries that could be decent rivals to France when it comes to wines. It seems that French winemakers simply can't go wrong when magically turning grapes into a spellbinding drink that makes all of us sigh in a state of total bliss. Provence is located in southeastern France and represents a meeting point for many cultures and people that each introduced at least one grape variety to the region. This is why today Provence is home to a large number of varieties and, therefore, a spectacular palette of most delicious wines, among which the most popular is probably rose.

Every subregion and appellation have their own hallmark that makes them unique and recognized, although Mourvedre is the most commonly cultivated across the whole Provence. Many of them also plant Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah varieties, often used in blends with other, lesser-known grapes, such as Braquet. These varieties are usually cultivated by more traditional winemakers who want to keep the typical French notes instead of following the trends. As for the lovely, full-bodied white wines typical for Provence, they're mostly made of Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc and others. Wines like Miraval Cotes de Provence Rose and d'Esclans Cotes de Provence Whispering Angel Rose are perfect souvenirs to take home after a trip to this French wine region.

Overview

Producer Chateau D'Esclans : A magical event took place in the Esclans Valley of Provence in 2006, when Sacha Lichine purchased Chateau D’Esclans, transforming the property and the face of the rose wine market. What happened in the succeeding years would become a “Rose Renaissance.” A resurgence of the French pink wine would take the American wine market by storm, eliciting others to follow suit.

Sacha Lichine, born in Bordeaux, was no stranger to winemaking at the time of his acquisition of Chateau D’Esclans. In his youth he began working at his family’s former estate, Chateau Prieure Lichine and Chateau Lascombes during the summers, learning every aspect of the wine industry from production to final sale. In his innovative nature, he felt that rose had strong developmental opportunities to become more serious from a production standpoint in addition to being served and consumed more broadly.

Lichine’s foresight and passion for making and promoting great wine energized his desire to create a world class branded range of rose wines and in the process provided a strong contribution to unprecedented growth within the rose category. He invested heavily in viticulture and modern winemaking, even partially fermenting some lots in oak barrels. Chateau D’Esclans’ Garrus has become the world’s most renowned, prestigious rose wine, while his Whispering Angel, is the top-selling French rose in the United States.

In addition to Garrus and Whispering Angel, other wines in the range include Chateau D’Eslcans Rose, Les Clans, Rock Angel and The Palm. The primary grape grown on the 140 hectares of vineyards is Grenache followed by Vermentino, Cinsault, Merlot, Mourvedre, Syrah and Tibouren. Much consideration and effort has been instituted into the harvesting, sorting, pressing and fermenting process that has led to the success of the D’Esclan wine range.

Lichine and Chateau D’Esclans has certainly left a mark on the wine industry, proving that rose in not just a summer sipper, but can be enjoyed year round, all while revolutionizing the world of Provence Rose wines.

People also bought:

Need Help Finding the right wine?

Your personal wine consultant will assist you with buying, managing your collection, investing in wine, entertaining and more.

loader
Loading...