A light, dry rosé with plenty of floral notes…
Name: L’Opaline
Vintage: 2015
Producer: Pure Provence SARL
Region/Country: Provence, France
Grape Varietal(s): Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault
Consumed: At Le Riverain Restaurant, Fairmont Le Château Montebello
Recommended By: The waitress at Le Riverain.
Cost: $12.50 per glass.
Bottle Presentation: Simple, yet modern and stylish.
Appearance: Pale salmon.
Nose: Predominantly floral with a tinge of raspberries and, perhaps, some lemon and honey.
Taste: Floral, herbaceous, and notably dry.
Finish: Herbaceous notes remained, although not an overly long finish.
Overall Impression: A light, dry rosé with plenty of floral notes. If you prefer sweeter or fruitier rosés, you might want to look elsewhere, as there are scores of outstanding options (see our other rosé reviews for suggestions). Nevertheless, we could see this wine pairing nicely with seafood, salads, and other light summer fare.
Rating (from 70 to 100): 81/100
Value: 1/5