The 2012 rosé wines from Provence and the Rhône Valley are here!
Provence, Côtes du Rhône, Languedoc and Roussillon 2012 vintage rosés and whites are now available in select ABC Fine Wine & Spirits stores.
The 2012 vintage in Southern France is turning out to be one of my all time favorite for the region. This conclusion is based on the tasting of hundreds of wines during two visits to the area this summer, one of which was for Découvertes en Vallée du Rhône.
Although most of the wine regions of France experienced a very hectic harvest in 2012, the Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence and the Rhône Valley stand out favorably.
The 2012 harvest in these southern regions was marked by dry, sunny weather and rain at the right time. The growing season started off with a cold winter followed by dry, hot conditions during veraison. This led to a vintage of low yields; most wine estates have experienced an average of 30% less production compared to a normal year, which fortunately for the consumer, did not impact the retail prices, or very little in some cases.
On the other hand, the quality of the wines is higher than ever, and that is no longer a secret for many of our guests, judging by the speed at which the Provence rosés are disappearing from the shelves.
While waiting for the 2012 reds from the Rhône Valley, Châteauneuf du Pape and the Languedoc-Roussillon to become available, enjoy the exceptional 2012 rosés and whites. Santé!
Atanas Nechkov, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Wine Supervisor
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