The Aldi Specially Selected Côte de Provence Rosé 2024 is an exclusive offering from Aldi, priced at $9.99. The Côte de Provence is the largest growing region or AOP in Provence.
The Story
The Côte de Provence covers 195,000 acres and produces 107 million bottles per year. There are 337 wineries and 35 Co-Ops.
Aldi does not say who produced this Rosé, but Chateau Gassier bottled the wine. Gassier is a large Provence Rosé producer.
Rosé wines from Provence are typically a blend of grapes. Aldi does divulge the blend, but Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Grenache, and Carignane are often used.
Aldi in Europe is a major player in the wine industry, and Aldi wines often win awards. European producers want to offer wines to Aldi since selling through Aldi can be very profitable.
The Alcohol content is 12.5% which is typical for the region.
The Aldi Specially Selected Côte de Provence Rosé 2024 Tasting Notes
The color is a mix of gold and pink. The nose is lemon, melon, spice, dried strawberry, sour cherry, and lightly floral. The Aldi Specially Selected Côte de Provence Rosé 2024 is a nice mix of sweet and tart flavors. It is a dry Rosé with good structure.
This Rosé tastes like black cherry, hard-edged spice, and cranberry, along with pink lemonade and dried strawberry. The flavors are subtle and not juicy.
The acidity is balanced and does its job well.
The Summary
- The Aldi Specially Selected Côte de Provence Rosé 2024 is a fine summer sipper.
- A quality ten-buck French Rosé that drinks well.
