This Tavel Rosé wine is a serious step up from your typical pale pink sipper. Bursting with juicy red berries, wild strawberry, and a touch of peach and violet, it's got richness, freshness, and a gentle tartness that keeps you coming back for more. The deep colour hints at what’s to come – fuller-bodied and more intense than most French rosé wine, but still easy and elegant with a smooth, plump finish.   

Maison Brotte winery has been crafting Rhône wines since 1931, rooted in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and now run by the fourth generation. With a deep respect for the land, Brotte follows sustainable French wine practices and is certified Terra Vitis – meaning they farm with nature in mind, from soil to cellar. For this Grenache Syrah rosé blend, everything is done to coax out flavour while keeping things fresh. Grapes are hand-picked, gently macerated with the skins for a fuller colour and extra texture, then pressed and fermented cool in stainless steel tanks. No malolactic fermentation here – that’s what keeps it crisp. A short ageing on fine lees adds that signature smoothness before bottling in early spring.

Try it with a Vietnamese rice noodle salad (vegan-friendly, loads of fresh herbs and zing), a cheesy aubergine parmigiana, or aged goat’s cheese for something a bit fancy.