{"product_id":"2024-chateau-desclans-cotes-de-provence-rock-angel-rose","title":"2024 Chateau d'Esclans Cotes de Provence Rock Angel Rosé","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Serious Sibling — Provence Rosé with Genuine Depth, Texture, and Complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Wine Man on Château d'Esclans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau d'Esclans is the estate that redefined what Provence rosé could be. When Sacha Lichine acquired the property in 2006 and partnered with legendary winemaker Patrick Léon — formerly of Château Mouton Rothschild — the ambition was clear: to produce rosé wines of genuine grand cru quality, capable of standing alongside the world's finest whites. Whispering Angel made Provence rosé a global phenomenon. Rock Angel takes it further. Sourced from the estate's oldest Grenache vines — some over 50 years old — and fermented and aged in large French oak barrels, Rock Angel is a rosé of genuine complexity, texture, and depth: a wine designed for the table as much as the terrace. The 2024 vintage delivered excellent conditions across Provence — warm, dry summers tempered by the cooling Mistral wind, producing fruit of exceptional ripeness, concentration, and natural freshness. This is d'Esclans at its most serious and compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale copper-pink with a luminous, golden-tinged clarity that hints at the wine's oak-influenced richness. The nose is immediately more complex and layered than a typical Provence rosé — ripe white peach, apricot, and fresh raspberry lead, followed by notes of warm brioche, toasted almond, wild herbs, and a subtle, stony minerality. The oak influence is seamlessly integrated — adding texture and complexity without imposing itself on the wine's fresh, aromatic character. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied with a rich, creamy texture, vibrant acidity, and a long, spiced, mineral finish with excellent persistence. This is a rosé that rewards attention — a wine of genuine depth and character that evolves beautifully in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Drinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich, textured, oak-influenced Provence rosé with exceptional complexity, depth, and length. Drinking beautifully now and will continue to develop through 2027–2028. Serve at 10–12°C in a large white wine or Burgundy glass to allow the wine's full aromatic complexity and texture to express itself. A brief 10-minute open before serving will help the wine open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRock Angel's richness, texture, and complexity make it one of the most food-versatile rosés in our range — a wine that bridges the gap between a great white and a great rosé. We love it with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\/products\/australian-frozen-grass-fed-lamb-backstrap?variant=61793908162930\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAustralian Grass-Fed Lamb Backstrap\u003c\/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMy Meat Man\u003c\/a\u003e — pan-seared rare with rosemary, garlic and a knob of butter, the tender, herbaceous lamb is a magnificent match for Rock Angel's white peach richness, oak-derived spice and creamy, oak-aged texture. A grown-up rosé pairing for a grown-up wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Is a Smart Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt HK$259, the 2024 Château d'Esclans Rock Angel represents outstanding value for a rosé of this complexity, pedigree, and winemaking ambition. Crafted from 50-year-old Grenache vines and aged in French oak by the team behind Whispering Angel, Rock Angel is a rosé that punches well above its price point — a wine that regularly commands HK$350–450+ at retail in fine dining and hotel settings. For lovers of serious, textured rosé who want more than a simple summer sipper, this is the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a Different Style?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd like to explore other exceptional Provence rosés from our range, consider these alternatives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2025-chateau-miraval-cotes-de-provence-rose\"\u003e2025 Château Miraval Côtes de Provence Rosé\u003c\/a\u003e — Crafted by the Perrin family of Château Beaucastel — pale, precise, and mineral-driven Provence rosé of exceptional elegance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2024-chateau-desclans-whispering-angel-rose\"\u003e2024 Château d'Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé\u003c\/a\u003e — The world's most iconic Provence rosé — pale, delicate, and consistently the benchmark for elegant, approachable rosé.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2023-maison-saint-aix-coteaux-daix-en-provence-aix-rose\"\u003e2023 Maison Saint Aix AIX Rosé\u003c\/a\u003e — A beautifully crafted Aix-en-Provence rosé of exceptional freshness and purity — outstanding value for a wine of this quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6194\/1061\/files\/life_is_too_short_to_drink_bad_wine-1.jpg?v=1778312714\" alt=\"Life is too short to drink bad wine\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 400px; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Wine Man","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44939632738373,"sku":null,"price":259.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6194\/1061\/files\/chateau-desclans-rock-angel-rose.jpg?v=1780628881","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineman.com\/products\/2024-chateau-desclans-cotes-de-provence-rock-angel-rose","provider":"My Wine Man","version":"1.0","type":"link"}