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Pur Azur Cote de Provence Rosé 2022

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France, £15.50, Amathus

This rosé is elegant, proving how the wines of Provence exhibit a beautiful fruity intensity contrary to the pale wash of colour. Pretty aromas of apricot, wild strawberry and florals cheer the first sip; then you’ll be smitten by its fruity mid-palate of creamy peaches, strawberri­es and redcurrant.

MIP 2021 Classic Rosé Made In Provence, France, £15.50, Lea & Sandeman

Beautifull­y fresh, this is your quintessen­tial Provencal pink to drink with salad Niçoise, or prawns in garlic butter. Fragrant aromas of wild strawberri­es, citrus and white peach are flush, with citrusy accents riding on the rounded fruit, and a well-balanced acidity.

AIX Rosé 2022 Coteaux D’Aix En Provence, France, £19.99, Selfridges

Another stunner, this tastes delightful­ly fresh and fragrant, with a captivatin­g mix of red berry fruits, stone fruits and cranberry taking the front seat. Ripe peaches are flanked by a touch of pink grapefruit.

Whispering Angel Rosé 2022

Cote de Provence, France, £23.99, Majestic

In a word: ethereal. This blushing beauty may be the poster girl for Provencal pinks, and it is the standard-bearer that nails it every time. Perhaps it’s the exquisite bouquet of summer fruits with hints of rose petals.

Chateau Galoupet Cru Classe Rosé 2021 Provence, France, £46, Clos 19

Rich and showy, this is a complex rosé with a higher ABV (14%) than others on offer. With layered and lifted aromas of florals, blossom and creamy fruit, it tastes of peaches and cream and apricot accents.

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