2022 Fleurs de Prairie Rosé ($20)
"Fleurs de Prairie" is named in celebration of the free-spirited wildflowers carpeting their vineyards in the South of France. Crafted in South of France style, this wine is made by the family-owned Les Grands Chais de France. Fleurs de Prairie is a Mediterranean combination of sun, wind, mild water stress, and ocean influence that provide ideal conditions for growing grapes.
This rosé is produced from Grenache Noir, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre. The grapes are fermented in 100% stainless steel tanks and fermented separately to achieve the best characteristic of each varietal.
This Fleurs de Prairie is pale salmon in color with delicate aromas of strawberry and peach. On the palate it has delicate flavors of strawberry and candied cherry with refreshing acidity and a hint of tartness.
This Fleurs de Prairie is widely available and quite affordable for a French rosé. These factors make this wonderful rosé a great fit as the Behind the Cork™ Wine of the Week. Cheers!
Alcohol By Volume = 13%, Residual Sugar = 1.1 gm/L, pH = 3.33, Total Acidity = 3.32 gm/L
Disclosure of Wine Sample Submission: I received this sample at no cost for review. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.
Sample Provided by Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits via Forte Mare