Chateau Grand Escalion Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled prawns, Mediterranean summer salads, light charcuterie
✨ Technical Specifications
Château Grand Escalion, situated in the Costières de Nîmes appellation at the southern gateway to the Rhône Valley, boasts a rich history deeply tied to the region's unique terroir. The estate's vineyards are defined by 'gress'—large, rounded pebbles deposited by the Rhône River millennia ago. These stones absorb the Mediterranean sun's heat by day and radiate it back to the vines at night, imparting a distinctive mineral edge and vibrant structure to the wines. This rosé is crafted using traditional direct pressing and short maceration to preserve its delicate pale color and fresh, expressive fruit character, embodying the sun-drenched, maritime-influenced climate of the southern Rhône.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1936 by Gabriel Meffre and his wife Juliette in the historic village of Gigondas, Gabriel Meffre has grown into one of the Southern Rhône Valley's benchmark wineries and négociant-éleveurs. Spanning renowned appellations across the Rhône, Provence, and Pays d'Oc, the house pairs time-honoured regional traditions with modern precision and an unwavering commitment to sustainable viticulture. The estate is celebrated for producing elegant, terroir-driven red, white, and rosé wines, headlined by its prestigious Laurus cuvées which highlight classic varieties like Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Viognier through meticulous plot selection and bespoke oak aging.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Syrah, Grenache