Château D′Esclans ′Garrus′ Rosé, Côtes De Provence 2020/21

If you don’t think of rosé as a fine wine, that’s because you haven’t tried this one. This top bottling comes from the renowned Château d’Esclans in Provence. It’s made from century-old Grenache vines and Vermentino – or Rolle, as it’s known in Provence – and is aged in French oak barrels. In less than a decade since launch, it’s become a coveted world-class wine with many critic fans – Matthew Jukes has previously rated it 20/20 and James Suckling 96/100. Expect an impressively concentrated wine, with a creamy finish and rich, spicy notes to rival any top white wine or prestige Champagne. It’s a superb match for grilled salmon with roasted Mediterranean vegetables.