92 points

James Suckling

2021 Olema Rosé

Rosé bottle

Rosé

Made in Côtes de Provence in the village of Vidauban in a true Provence Rosé style, this wine is smooth and elegant with a lovely pale copper-salmon color in the glass. Classic aromas of citrus oil, cantaloupe, and candied watermelon lead into flavors of white peach, mango, and blossom with hints of tellicherry peppercorn. The 2021 Olema Rosé shows incredible balance between acidity and freshness and is one of our most complex vintages to date.

Vintage Notes

The 2021 vintage in Provence was unlike any other. Growers battled frost in April, followed by a rainy spring and a hot, dry summer. Despite these challenges, the vines persevered and produced healthy fruit showing lovely acidity. Resulting wines have great depth of flavor and concentration on the palate. We are extremely excited about the quality of the 2021 vintage and cannot wait to share it.

Winemaking Notes

All grapes went direct to press with minimal skin contact leading to the pale copper-salmon color and smooth, viscous texture. The must was fermented cold, preserving the freshness of floral aromatics, and matured in stainless steel, giving vibrant fruit intensity and a long, crisp finish.

Vintage
2021
Varietal
Rosé
Appellation
Côtes de Provence, Village of Vidauban
Blend
50% Grenache, 26% Cinsault, 12% Syrah, 12% Carignan
Alcohol
13% abv

Olema Rosé Ratings

92

James Suckling

Some cherry, crushed stone and slate aromas with hints of roses and white pepper follow through to a medium body. Creamy structure with phenolics and framing. Real rosé. Mostly grenache with some cinsault, syrah and carignan. Drink now.

2021 Olema Rosé

92

James Suckling

Pale rose-gold color. Delicate aromas of white strawberry, rose petal, fresh apricot and lemon cream. It’s medium-bodied with bright acidity. Gorgeously creamy and round. Drink now.

2020 Olema Rosé

91

James Suckling

Aromas of raspberries, lemon rind and hot stones follow through to a medium to full body. Mineral undertones to this. Slightly tannic. A blend of 40% grenache, 40% cinsault, 15% syrah, 2.5% carignan and 2.5% mourvedre. Like the form here. Drink or hold.

2019 Olema Rosé


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