2024 Studio by Miraval Rosé, Mediterranee

This opens with a clean and refreshing nose of subtle red berries, tangerine peel and cherry blossoms, following through to a medium-bodied, delicate and refreshing palate that lingers, with zesty spiciness and mineral tension. Drink now. Screw cap.

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Studio by Miraval Rosé from the Méditerranée is a bright, stylish and wonderfully refreshing rosé that channels the breezy, sunlit spirit of the French Riviera. Crafted by the Miraval team from vineyards near the Mediterranean coastline, the wine reflects the region’s limestone, clay and schist soils along with the cooling marine winds that keep acidity crisp and aromas lifted. Cinsault, Grenache, Rolle and Tibouren form the core blend, each variety bringing its own shade of flavour: Grenache for gentle red fruit, Cinsault for delicacy and charm, Rolle for citrus lift, and Tibouren for its uniquely Provençal savoury flair. Everything is harvested early in the cool dawn, pressed softly and fermented at low temperatures to preserve purity and coastal freshness.

The nose is wonderfully aromatic, offering wild strawberry, white peach and raspberry alongside citrus blossom, pink grapefruit and melon. Hints of sea spray, crushed stone and soft herbs drift through the background, carrying that unmistakable Mediterranean sense of brightness. As the wine opens, notes of pomegranate, rose petal and a touch of apricot kernel add nuance without sacrificing its elegant restraint.

The palate is crisp, silky and effortlessly drinkable. Juicy red berries and citrus glide across a lightly textured frame enriched by a short spell on fine lees. Flavours of strawberry, peach skin, watermelon rind, grapefruit zest and subtle spice move in clean, delicate layers. A refreshing mineral line and gentle saline edge keep the wine focused and vibrant. The finish is long, dry and quietly graceful, echoing fruit, florals and the faint whisper of the sea. It’s a rosé built for sunshine, but with more depth than its breezy style suggests.

Perfect with grilled prawns, Niçoise salad, sushi, charcuterie, summer vegetables, goat cheese, bouillabaisse, tomato dishes, fresh pasta with herbs or simply chilled on a warm afternoon.