Domaine de Courbissac 'Les Traverses' Rosé '22

This Provence-style rosé from Languedoc shimmers with a delicate peach-blossom hue and silver reflections. The nose is a sophisticated interplay of white cherry, grapefruit zest, and subtle herbal undertones of wild thyme. On the palate, it reveals remarkable concentration for a rosé, with flavors of ripe strawberry, blood orange, and a distinct wet stone minerality. Whole-cluster pressed and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel, the wine earned 91 points for its precision and length. The finish persists with a refreshing salinity that begs for another sip. Ideal with bouillabaisse or grilled octopus, this wine showcases how the cool 2022 vintage preserved exceptional acidity in the Picpoul and Grenache grapes. The schist-dominated vineyards near Carcassonne contribute to the wine's structural backbone and mineral signature.