Fleurs de Prairie Cotes de Provence Rose 2019
Fleurs de Prairie Cotes de Provence Rose 2019 is Provence in its palest, driest register — 750mL, a Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah-led rose from the Cotes de Provence AOP, made by Les Grands Chais de France from vineyards on coastal, wind-swept hillsides. The name means "flowers of the prairie," for the wildflower fields — lavender, poppy, wisteria, sunflower — that border the vines. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Size: 750mL
- Vintage: 2019
- Grapes: Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah-led Provencal blend (percentages vary by vintage)
- Appellation: Cotes de Provence AOP, Provence, France
- Winemaking: Early-morning picking at peak ripeness, immediately crushed and chilled, slow fermentation over about two weeks at around 55°F, protected from oxygen to preserve colour and aroma
- Style: Dry, light-bodied rose — pale salmon colour
Wildflowers and Sea Air
Provence rose is a discipline as much as a style: pick early in the morning so the fruit arrives cool, chill it the moment it is crushed, ferment it slowly and cold, and keep oxygen away from the wine so the colour stays that signature pale salmon and the aromatics stay delicate. Fleurs de Prairie follows the discipline faithfully, sourcing from selected Provencal vineyards where Mediterranean sun, wind and ocean influence do the ripening. The 2019 is the vintage in the glass here — dry, bright and built for warm evenings. Find it among our rose wines and the wider wine shelves, or visit the Fleurs de Prairie vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Delicate strawberry, rose petal and Provencal herbs. Palate: Light-bodied and dry — strawberry and raspberry brightness with grapefruit lift and a floral thread. Finish: Clean, bright and refreshing, the acidity carrying the fruit away.
How to Enjoy
Serve well chilled as an aperitif, or pour it with summer fruits and vegetables, soft cheeses or fresh fish — the producer's own pairings for the cuvee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fleurs de Prairie rose dry or sweet? Dry. Producer sheets for the cuvee list residual sugar under 3.0 g/L, and the style is the classic pale, crisp Cotes de Provence rose.
What grapes are in Cotes de Provence rose? The Provencal core is Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah, which lead this blend; the exact proportions vary from vintage to vintage in the producer's sheets.
Where does Fleurs de Prairie come from? The Cotes de Provence AOP in Provence, France, produced by Les Grands Chais de France from selected vineyards on coastal hillsides.
Pale, dry and unmistakably Provence — order Fleurs de Prairie Cotes de Provence Rose 2019 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.