2022 Whispering Angel Rosé, Château d'Esclans, Provence (6 litre imperial)
A stunning Provence rosé now with a year of bottle age - it's crisp, clean and fresh with pronounced berry flavours balanced with the perfect level of acidity. Château d'Esclans has proved once again that Whispering Angel is the world's benchmark for all rosés.
Matthew Jukes, our friend and wine reviewer, has got his hands on a bottle and reckons it is one of the best ever, even saying it is "a more sophisticated wine" than the 2020;
"In 2021 there is a wonderful backbone to this wine from which the fruit is carefully draped. With the trademark watermelon and pomegranate hints and a deeper and more structured mid-palate than was found on the lithe 2020 this is a more sophisticated wine than its crowd-pleasing predecessor. This, in turn, means that it is a foodier proposition, too, which is great news. So, my very first 2021 Provence Rosé is set to, once again, wow all-comers."
Whispering Angel is recognised as one of the finest rosés in the world. This is supported by the vast array of awards and exceptional press the wine has received (with a few examples featured below). No detail or expense is spared in the production of this rosé ensuring that the wine in your glass delivers on the excellent reputation that it has built over the years.
- Johnny Wheeler, Chairman
Tasting note:
Very, very pale bright pink that unleashes rose petal aromas. Lip-smacking soft summer fruit flavours abound with just the slightest hint of violets in this scrumptious 2021 vintage of Whispering Angel. A great rosé in all respects from Sacha Lichine and his team.
Critics' reviews:
Reviews of previous vintages
"Always delicious" James Suckling
"Delicious, a remarkable effort." The Wine Spectator
"Chewy and mouthwatering." Decanter
"The cool thing you have to drink... also impressively good." Ray Isle (Food & Wine)
"Dense and rich with lovely texture." Anthony Dias Blue (The Tasting Panel)
"Very clear and clean and will gain flavours during the year." Steven Spurrier
"Loaded onto yachts on the Côte dAzur and consumed in quantity by connoisseurs." Serena Sutcliffe
"Whispering Angel is all about luxury: the luxury of flavour, the luxury of texture." Anthony Garland On Wine, 92 Points
"Not biting, more cleansing. Layered and not hard to drink." The Drinks Business, 94 Points