Chateau Grand Escalion Amoureuse
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled Mediterranean fish, fresh summer salads, light charcuterie boards
✨ Technical Specifications
Château Grand Escalion, nestled in the southern reaches of the Rhône Valley within the Costières de Nîmes appellation, is renowned for its distinctive terroir of 'gress'—large, rounded pebbles deposited by the Rhône River millennia ago. The 'Amoureuse' Rosé is a beautiful expression of this sun-drenched landscape, where the vines benefit from the cooling influence of the Mediterranean sea breezes and the drying Mistral wind. The name 'Amoureuse' pays homage to the romantic, seductive nature of this cuvée, crafted to capture the vibrant, fresh essence of Southern French summer. Utilizing traditional direct pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation, the winemakers preserve the delicate red berry and citrus aromas, resulting in a pale, elegant rosé that perfectly balances crisp acidity with a round, expressive palate.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1936 by Gabriel and Juliette Meffre in Gigondas, Maison Gabriel Meffre has evolved from a pioneering family négoce into one of the Southern Rhône Valley’s most influential estates. Now part of the Boisset Collection, the house manages estate holdings—most notably Domaine de Longue Toque, nestled against the jagged limestone ridges and scree of the Dentelles de Montmirail—alongside historic grower partnerships spanning Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Plan de Dieu, and the wider Rhône and southern France. Viticulture emphasizes sustainability and certified organic farming on estate parcels. Under long-tenured head winemaker Véronique Torcolacci, cellar vinification focuses on pristine varietal purity, judicious use of large-format oak, and parcel-specific selections. Benchmark labels encompass the terroir-driven Domaine de Longue Toque cuvées, the prestige 'Laurus' series aged in bespoke 275-liter oak barrels, and the classic Saint-designated Gabriel Meffre signature range.
🍇 Grapes
Grenache, Syrah
🍷 ABV
12.5-13%