The 6 best rosés to drink this spring!

Spring is here, and with it the desire to enjoy fresh, light wines. Rosé wines are perfect for celebrating the return of fine weather and accompanying sunny meals. Discover our selection of the 6 best rosés to enjoy this spring, and let yourself be seduced by their fruity flavors and elegance!

How to choose the right rosé?

Before presenting our selection, here are a few tips to help you choose the right rosé:

Color: Rosés can vary in hue, from pale to dark pink. Color is not necessarily an indicator of quality, but it can give an idea of the wine's style. Pale rosés are generally lighter and more delicate, while darker rosés are fruitier and fuller-bodied.

Region: Rosés come from different regions of France, each with its own characteristics. Rosés from Provence are renowned for their finesse and elegance, while those from Languedoc-Roussillon or the Rhône Valley are often fruitier and more generous.

Grape variety: The grape varieties used to make rosés also influence their aromatic profile. Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah are frequently used in rosés from the south of France, bringing notes of red fruit, flowers or spices, depending on their proportion in the blend.

How rosé wine is made

Rosé wine is made from red grapes, but unlike red wine, the contact or maceration time between the juice and the grape skins is shorter. There are two main methods for producing rosé:

Bleeding: After a short maceration, some of the juice is removed from the vats containing the fermenting red grapes. This rosé juice is then fermented separately.

Direct pressing: The red grapes are pressed immediately after harvesting, and the juice is fermented without prolonged maceration with the skins.

In both cases, the contact time between the juice and the skins determines the colour and aromas of the rosé wine. There are also sparkling rosé wines and natural rosé wines.

The 6 best rosés for spring

Here's our selection of the 6 best rosés to enjoy this spring! Feel free to explore the different regions and styles on Avenue des Vins to find the rosé that suits you best.

Mas de Vessière Rosé (IGP Pays d'Oc):

Here's a biodynamic (Demeter certified) rosé wine on offer for a price that defies all competition. As elegant as it is refreshing, this rosé wine offers notes of red fruit and citrus fruit that go wonderfully with summer dishes such as a Niçoise salad or grilled meats.

Château Saint-Maur Cru Classé - You Are Maur (IGP Var)

This expressive, fruity rosé reveals aromas of white peach, redcurrant and tangy notes of English candy. A low-priced cuvée that smells of fine weather, produced by one of Provence's most famous crus classés.

Domaine des Féraud - Cuvée Prestige(AOC Côtes de Provence)

This Provence rosé is distinguished by its pale colour and delicate aromas of peach and flowers. The delicate Provence rosé wine par excellence! A perfect accompaniment to fish and seafood dishes such as spaghetti with clams.

Château de Peyrassol - Lou (AOC Côtes de Provence)

With its notes of fresh fruit and white flowers, this rosé is a real treat for the taste buds. A rosé offering excellent value for money, ideal with a barbecue or simply as an aperitif!

Domaine de Mouline - Les Cigales Rosé (IGP Pays d'Hérault)

This delicious, fruity rosé is ideal for lovers of light rosé wines. An original blend of Merlot and Grenache Noir, this rosé will go perfectly with Mediterranean dishes such as tapenade and anchoïade.

Château du Grand Jas

The nose is feminine with hints of yellow fruit... The palate is well-balanced, elegant and marked by aromas of white-fleshed fruit (apricot, vine peaches...) The finish is generous and ‘full’ of sunshine.

Take the time to enjoy the fine weather in good company, over a glass of chilled rosé! At Avenue des Vins, each wine is available for home delivery direct from the estate or château of your choice. Rosé wine, white wine, red wine, crémant, and champagne, quickly discover our bottles at the best value for money!

FAQ - Spring rosés

How do you choose the right rosé for spring?

Three markers guide you: the colour, since pale shades give light, delicate wines while deeper ones give fruitier, fuller-bodied wines, the region of origin, then the grape varieties such as grenache, cinsault or syrah, which shape the aromatic profile.

What are the best rosés to drink this spring?

Our selection brings together six cuvées: the Mas de Vessière in IGP Pays d'Oc, the Château Saint-Maur You Are Maur, the Domaine des Féraud Cuvée Prestige, the Château de Peyrassol Lou, the Domaine de Mouline Les Cigales and the Château du Grand Jas.

How is rosé wine made?

Rosé is made from red grapes, but the contact between the juice and the skins stays shorter than for a red wine. It is this maceration time that sets the colour and the aromas of the cuvée.

What is the difference between the saignée and direct pressing methods?

With the saignée method, part of the juice is drawn off after a short maceration, then fermented separately. With direct pressing, the red grapes are pressed at harvest and the juice ferments without prolonged contact with the skins.

Which rosé in the selection is certified organic?

The Mas de Vessière, in IGP Pays d'Oc, is a biodynamic rosé certified Demeter and offered at a very accessible price. You will find other comparable cuvées in our organic rosé wines selection.