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The La Ferme Julien Rosé 2023 is a $6.99 trader Joe’s wine produced for them by Famille Perrin. The Trader Joe’s Fearless Flyer suggests that this bottling is a special edition, slightly different from the Rosé Perrin sells at retail wine shops. Syrah, Grenache, and Cinsault blend with the Trader Joe’s. The Retail version is Cinsault, Grenache, and Syrah, a small difference in portion but one that will affect the flavor.
The Story
The La Ferme Julien Rosé 2023 designated a Vin de France, which does not tie the vineyards to any growing region in France. The Vin de France rating is below the IGP and the AOC categories. This is similar to a wine that shows California on the label as the place of origin. It is not that common in France, where the location of the vineyards is extremely important.
The La Ferme Julien Rosé 2023 is produced with the Saignée method. This method runs off of a portion of the juice from a Red wine to make the Rosé. This method helps to concentrate the original Red wine while producing a bolder Rosé. The runoff occurs early in the process before the grape skins can add too much color to the Rosé.
The alcohol content is 12.5%.
The La Ferme Julien Rosé 2023 Tasting Notes
The color is peach. The nose is pretty; there is tart apple, peach, and pear, red berries, a soft slap of spice, coconut milk, and tropical fruit. The La Ferme Julien Rosé 2023 is refreshing, sleek, and tasty.
This rosé tastes like faint strawberry, with a hint of minerality and a salty/saline sensation. Anjou Pear, and tropical fruit.
The acidity does its job well, this $6.99 Rosé has good length and enough flavor to border the complex.
The Summary
- The La Ferme Julien Rosé 2023 is good enough to be your 2025 go-to Rosé of the summer.
- It’s a production story that does not inspire confidence, but the results speak for themselves.
- This is a good Rosé!
