Château Grande Cassagne Rosé

Wine Information
Crisp and refreshing, this blend of Grenache and Syrah takes all the aromatic and flavor characteristics of Grande Cassagne Rouge and reframes those aromas and flavors into a chillable, easy drinking Rosé. Garnet jewel in color with aromas of ripe cherry, underbrush and minerals. Anticipate flavors of tangy cherry and blood orange notes, with hints of spice.

Who doesn’t love a lightly chilled Rosé on a hot summer day? This wine is way more versatile, pairing easily with light appetizers or presented as an aperitif at your next dinner party. Pairs with chilled shellfish, oysters, light soups or gazpacho – even sandwiches ranging from chicken or turkey to smoked ham.

Grenache: Some consider Grenache to be as important a grape as the highly revered Cabernet Sauvignon. Estimates put worldwide planting of Grenache at more than 450,000 acres – with 250,000 of those acres in France! Characteristically, Grenache expresses red fruit flavors (raspberry and strawberry) with a subtle, white pepper spice note. Syrah: Again, France commands the lion’s share of Syrah on the planet, with nearly 170,000 acres planted among the world’s 450,000 acres. Virtually every wine producing region employs Syrah to some degree due to its brisk acidity and firm tannins. Terroir and winemaking styles develop a variety of aspects from its complex flavors that range from smoke, bacon, herbs, red and black fruits, white and black pepper, to floral violet.

Terroir: Limestone and clay.

Winemaking: The Syrah has 6-8 hours of skin contact, and the Grenache has 12-16 hours. Night harvesting is done to preserve freshness. Vines are 40-60 years old. Sustainably farmed.