email this pageBright, colorful and refreshing, rosé is the wine to enjoy outdoors when the sun sparkles and the temperature climbs—in fact, if ever there was a wine to drink in the afternoon, rosé is it! Take it from the French, who casually sip their vin rosé—chilled down in gleaming ice-filled silver buckets—on the beaches of the French Riviera.
Following this lead, I’ve limited this summer’s rosé roundup to wines from the South of France, a region famous for producing exquisitely fresh, fragrant and crisp rosés. And if you’re still under the impression that pink wines are flatly sweet, any of these dry and lively picks will make you rethink pink.
- Ninet de Pena Rosé, Cuvée 2005; $9. Full of insouciant, racy character, this wine works as a refreshing stand-alone sip but will also pair well with barbecue.
- Paul Jaboulet Aîné Côtes-du-Rhône Rosé “Parallèle 45,” 2005; $12. With ripe red fruits, hints of spice, and a rich, round finish, this pick shows a more serious side of rosé.
- E. Guigal Côtes-du-Rhône Rosé, 2005; $13. Cherries, berries and a splash of citrus brighten up this lush, elegant wine.
- Commanderie de la Bargemone Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Rosé, 2005; $14. As rare and wonderful as a bowl of wild strawberries topped with lemon zest and powdered sugar.
- Domaine de la Sauveuse Côtes de Provence Rosé “Cuvée Carolle,” 2005; $18. The bright berry character gets a little extra punch from hints of pink grapefruit.
- Domaine de l'Hermitage Bandol Rosé, 2005; $21. The fresh floral finish of this pale-colored wine will linger delightfully on the palate and in the memory.
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