Very charming pale rose color. The wine displays lots of fresh fruit aromas such as strawberry and watermelon. The palate is focused and very well balanced with again some strawberry and ripe red fruit notes. The finish is quite pleasing and long with a little spiciness and freshness to it.
This is a perfect patio wine to be enjoyed on its own as an aperitif or with lighter dishes, such as salads, roasted vegetables and hamburgers, cold or grilled meats, and a large number of Mediterranean dishes.
"Khaki orange color. Aromas of ripe plum, fresh wild strawberries, and rose hip with a supple, crisp, dry-yet-fruity full body and a smooth, delightful, medium-length shale and dried herbs finish with no oak flavor. A rock solid Côtes-du-Rhone Rosé that hits every note."
- Beverage Testing Institute (March 2021), 91 pts - Gold Medal
"A 70-30 blend of Grenache and Syrah, the 2017 Cotes du Rhone Rose is a bright flamingo in color. Hints of crushed stone and lime mark the nose, while the plump, medium-bodied palate shows more peach and cherry notes. It's a solid value in a hot category. - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Interim end of September 2018), 87 pts
"Made from close to equal amounts Syrah and Grenache, the 2017 Côtes du Rhône Rosé offers charming notes of strawberries, orange blossom, and spice. Medium-bodied, juicy and elegant on the palate, it strikes a good balance between richness and freshness and is a good effort."
- Jeb Dunnuck (March 2019), 87 pts
"Pale orange. Strawberry, candied orange and a suggestion of honeysuckle on the fragrant nose. Juicy red fruit flavors show good depth and focus and no rough edges. A spicy nuance appears on the finish, which hangs on with good fruity persistence."
- Vinous (2017 Rosé Roundup: Drink Now, Drink Later - June 2017), 88 pts
"This 50-50 blend of Grenache and Syrah has yielded a medium-bodied, pale coppery rosé. It's dry and refreshing, hinting at red currants, pink grapefruit and melon. Drink now."
- Wine Enthusiast (December 2016), 88 pts - Best Buy
"Light, with pretty rosewater and white cherry notes followed by a twinge of watermelon rind through the finish. Drink now. 2,500 cases made. –JM"
- Wine Spectator (Web only 2016), 86 pts
Charles Thomas is a private label created for Kysela Pere et Fils from property owned by Les Grands Chais de France. Wines from Cotes du Rhone, Cotes de Provence and ...
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