92 points

James Suckling

2022 Olema Rosé

Rosé bottle

Rosé

Made in Côtes de Provence in the village of Vidauban in a true Provence Rosé style, the 2022 Olema Rosé opens with a nose filled with delicate scents of strawberry, juicy peach and rose petals. On the palate, it delivers a punch of flavor with ripe grapefruit, lemon, and melon notes that lead to a crisp, refreshing finish.

Vintage Notes

The 2022 vintage in Côtes de Provence was highly anticipated and turned out to be great. The spring was dry and mild with good growing conditions for the vines, while the summer brought a heat wave and low rainfall, making the vines work harder. Due to the summer weather, the grapes were smaller and more concentrated, resulting in bright and expressive wines.

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
2022
Varietal
Rosé
Appellation
Côtes de Provence, Village of Vidauban
Blend
50% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, 15% Syrah, 10% Carignan, 5% Mourvèdre
Alcohol
13% abv

Olema Rosé Ratings

92

James Suckling

A minerally and flinty rosé with sliced lemons and ripe peaches with a stony undertone. Medium body. Crisp and clean. One of the best bottlings of this. 50% grenache, 20% cinsault, 10% carignan and 5% mourvedre. Drink now.

2022 Olema Rosé

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


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