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Chateau d'Esclans / Caves d'Esclans Rock Angel Rosé
Chateau d'Esclans / Caves d'Esclans · Provence · France
$36.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 92-point score from James Suckling. If you want to spend less, Unknown Cotes De Provence Rosé is $9.99.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
Dry Provence rose with red berry and citrus fruit, floral-herbal lift, mineral freshness and a rounded, lightly creamy texture.
You’ll like this if…
Choose it if you like Whispering Angel but want a fuller, more food-friendly rose with a little more structure.
Why buy it
A polished, premium Cotes de Provence rose from a producer known for serious, pale Provence styles.
Best for
Aperitifs, seafood, composed salads, light grilled foods and gifting.
Style
Dry, pale, structured Provence rose with fresh acidity and subtle barrel influence.
Drinks like
Premium Cotes de Provence rose; fuller-bodied than many poolside roses, lighter and fresher than Tavel.
Experience level
Approachable for casual rose drinkers, but with enough texture and detail for enthusiasts.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
grilled shrimp with lemon and herbs · roast chicken with herbes de provence · tomato, burrata and basil salad · goat cheese crostini
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 46-54°F, based on producer guidance of 8-12°C
- Decanting:
- No decant needed; open shortly before serving
- Glassware:
- Universal white wine glass or tulip-shaped rose glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Producer states 1 to 2 years of aging potential for the current release
- After opening:
- Best the day opened; refrigerate and finish within 2 days
About this wine
Rock Angel is Chateau d'Esclans' richer, more structured Cotes de Provence rose, blending Grenache, Cinsault, Rolle and Syrah with partial demi-muid barrel work for added texture. Expect red berry, citrus, mineral and subtle floral-herbal notes in a dry, polished Provence style.
Wine details
- Type
- rose
- Varietal
- Rose blend
- Grapes
- Grenache, Cinsault, Rolle (Vermentino), Syrah
- Producer
- Chateau d'Esclans / Caves d'Esclans
- Country
- France
- Region
- Provence
- Appellation
- Cotes de Provence
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 13.5%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Not stated in sources read
- Vineyard source:
- Grapes primarily from Chateau d'Esclans vineyards plus choice vineyards in the Esclans Valley and nearby Cotes de Provence region; 2024 sheet also notes land around La Motte en Provence.
- Vessel:
- Temperature-controlled 600-liter demi-muid oak barrels and stainless steel tanks.
About the winery · Chateau d'Esclans / Caves d'Esclans ›
Chateau d'Esclans is a Provence rose producer associated with Sacha Lichine and the Caves d'Esclans range. Rock Angel is positioned as a more complex, structured and premium step up from Whispering Angel. For this cuvee, the producer emphasizes careful sourcing, cool harvesting, optical sorting, gentle pressing and partial demi-muid barrel work to build texture while preserving freshness.
Critic reviews
92/100James Suckling
“Well-rounded, juicy and flavorful rose with frozen berries, dried apricots and wild herbs.”
91/100WineAlign
“An amped up, ageworthy style of Cotes de...”
91/100Wine Enthusiast
“A rich, dense style of rose, this has super-ripe fruits.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chateau d'Esclans / Caves d'Esclans Rock Angel Rosé dry or sweet?
- Chateau d'Esclans / Caves d'Esclans Rock Angel Rosé is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
- What does Chateau d'Esclans / Caves d'Esclans Rock Angel Rosé taste like?
- Dry Provence rose with red berry and citrus fruit, floral-herbal lift, mineral freshness and a rounded, lightly creamy texture.
- What food pairs with Chateau d'Esclans / Caves d'Esclans Rock Angel Rosé?
- It pairs well with grilled shrimp with lemon and herbs, roast chicken with herbes de Provence, tomato, burrata and basil salad and goat cheese crostini.
- How should I serve Chateau d'Esclans / Caves d'Esclans Rock Angel Rosé?
- Serve at 46-54°F, based on producer guidance of 8-12°C. No decant needed; open shortly before serving. Glass: Universal white wine glass or tulip-shaped rose glass.
- Is Chateau d'Esclans / Caves d'Esclans Rock Angel Rosé a good value?
- At $36.99 it carries a verified 92-point score from James Suckling; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than Chateau d'Esclans / Caves d'Esclans Rock Angel Rosé?
- Unknown Cotes De Provence Rosé is a comparable Rose blend at $9.99. See Unknown Cotes De Provence Rosé
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Chateau d'Esclans / Caves d'Esclans Rock Angel Rosé?
- 750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.