Recommendation: OUTSTANDING Rosé at a bargain price.
Winery/Producer: Quiot family; Domaine Houchart, Aix-en-Provence, France.
Grape Variety: Rosé blend: Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon and Mourvedre.
Geographic Region, Appellation: Cotes de Provence, France..
Vintage: 2014
Price: $11.70 (with a 10% mixed case discount)
Purchased From: The Caviste Wine Shop; Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Paired With: Vegetarian chili and cabbage salad.
Tasting:
He said: We have had both the 2012 and 2013 and thought they were great…the 2014 was every bit as good, and because we looked forward to having it the wine was even better. The wonderful bouquet and powerful, smooth as silk taste are OUTSTANDING, then when you only pay $11.70 it’s a jumping up and down Quality wine at a bargain price.
She said: The aroma of this wine is outstanding! Very fruity, it leads to a smooth, creamy texture and long delicious finish. It was refreshing with the chili but over powered by it and was far more delicious alone after dinner. We have reviewed other vintages of this wine favorably and I am still very enthusiastic about it. A great bargain wine at $11.70!
Comments: Also note the 2012 Domaine Houchart Cotes de Provence Rosé was on our Best Wines of 2013 list and the 2013 was also outstanding
Alcohol: 13%
Bar code: 6 52534 00040 9
Imported by: USA Wine Imports; New York, New York.