2025 Chêne Bleu Rosé VDP Vaucluse, Rhone Valley, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

Fresh but disciplined. A blend of Syrah and Grenache, our Rosé is a finely textured, complex Syrah-Grenache blend. This perfumed Rosé is reminiscent of the fleshy texture of roses. The estate collects medieval rose varieties, some of which are planted around the house, while others can be found in the medieval herb garden and walled “potager”, inspired by the one that figures prominently in the romantic treatise Le Roman de La Rose. Soils here are are very stony, mixed with clay and limestone at a high elevation of over 500m.

It is made in a multi-step process relying on skin contact - a short maceration, not by the traditional saignée method - in order to reveal the full texture and character of the grape variety and give it nice length and structure. The wine fermented and aged in stainless steel with 2 months of battonage for added texture. A portion is briefly aged in barriques to impart depth before final bottling. Fining is done using organic green pea powder, making this wine strictly vegan.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Chêne Bleu is a pioneering estate nestled in the secluded heights of the Dentelles de Montmirail in southern Rhône, where winemaker Nicole Rolet and her team have redefined what’s possible from an off-the-beaten-path terroir. The domaine is committed to biodynamic and organic farming, with meticulous attention to ecological balance and low-intervention winemaking. Founded on a philosophy of “Extreme Viticulture,” the estate emphasizes small production, sustainability, and uncompromising quality. With its fusion of Burgundian finesse and Rhône character, Chêne Bleu has become a benchmark for high-altitude Rhône wines that challenge traditional appellation boundaries.