Le Batard Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled prawns, charcuterie board, caprese salad
✨ Technical Specifications
RedHeads 'Le Batard' Rosé is a cheeky, rebellious nod to the 'bastard' child of the wine world—neither a traditional heavy red nor a classic white, but a beautifully pale, bone-dry rosé that proudly defies convention. Sourced from premium South Australian vineyards, this wine is crafted with a focus on freshness and minimal intervention. The winemakers employ cool-fermentation techniques to preserve the delicate, aromatic profile of the grapes, resulting in a wine bursting with wild strawberry, red cherry, and subtle citrus notes, backed by a refreshing, flinty minerality that pays homage to classic Provençal styles while retaining its distinct Australian attitude.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 2002 by the UK-based Laithwaite family, RedHeads Wine evolved from an avant-garde collective of moonlighting South Australian winemakers into a purpose-built, eco-conscious estate in the Barossa Valley. Operating out of an off-grid winery in Angaston, the producer champions small-batch 'grape liberation,' sourcing distinctive micro-parcels from independent growers across the Barossa, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, and Eden Valley alongside its own eight-hectare certified organic estate vineyard. Viticulture and vinification prioritize environmental stewardship, confirmed by NASAA organic certification and international accolades for sustainable power and water conservation. In the cellar, head winemaker Alex Trescowthick employs open-top ferments, native yeasts, and sensitive oak regimens tailored to individual varietal profiles. The portfolio bridges Barossa power and aromatic precision, showcased through benchmark releases such as the 1888 Cabernet Sauvignon, Harmonie Rox Chardonnay, Triplex, and characterful Rhône and Mediterranean single-vineyard expressions.
🍇 Grapes
Grenache