Lumière Provence 2025
- 92
- $45
- Drink by: 2026-2028
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As we regularly see with Provencal Rosé, the grapes of Grenache Noir, Cinsault and Syrah are all prominent. In this case, we can add Rolle. A very short maceration takes place to provide the colour, while the fermentation itself is carefully temperature controlled. Malolactic fermentation is prevented to enhance freshness, a typical technique here. A delightfully fresh style of Rosé, the colour is a gentle but luminous pink. The nose offers an array of aromas, including florals, dried herbs, gentle charcuterie, hints of raspberries, animal skins and spices. Juicy acidity is evident with an attractive texture and medium length to finish. Rosé for enjoying over the next two years.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
