Tasting notes:

This barely pink, organic flagship expression from Château Sainte Marguerite is a serious drink, and more like a fine white wine than a rosé. Not only is it extremely pale, even by modern rosé standards, but the delicious fruit flavours are more light than red – so pear, pineapple and lemon, as opposed to cherry and pomegranate. Allied to such characters is a subtle note of white pepper, raspberry leaf, peach and rock salt, with a finish featuring further notes of mouth-watering citrus zest and palate-drying chalk. (Patrick Schmitt MW)