Lanchester Wines Portfolio 2023

FRANCE - Provence
'This is the most exciting
vintage in living memory'
Winemaker Charles Bieler is delighted with his
2022 Sabine Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence rosé
Bieler Père et Fils Sabine Provence
Rosé 2022
Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence
A delicate balance between floral, herbal,
wild red fruit (not overly ripe), stone fruit
and acid. Enticing aromatics of peach, white
cherry and wild raspberry that are balanced
by summer flowers, white tea and Provence
herbs.
The palate has tremendous length.
Grape varieties: Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault
FR330 - 12x75cl 2
Charles Bieler
The wine is a blend of Grenache (32%), Syrah (23%) and Cinsault (17%), with smaller amounts of Cabernet
Sauvignon, Rolle, Grenache Blanc and Counoise in the mix. Bieler Pere et Fils, with Charles Bieler at the helm, has
been making new plantings and grafting over extensively in the past 10 years. This has given it a rich selection
of varieties, which is an important element in Bieler’s ambition to develop and enhance the flavour profile of the
wines.
2022 was warm and dry, giving the wine impressive concentration of flavour, with no loss of natural freshness. This
is thanks to the fruit being sourced from the cooler, higher altitude vineyards that surround Aix-en-Provence. Here,
because of the brisker night-time temperatures, the ripening period is that bit longer, which gives the grapes time
to develop a broader flavour profile, while retaining natural acidity. On average, the fruit for Bieler’s rosé wines is
harvested two weeks after the vineyards on the flatter Provençal plains.
Charles’ lifelong passion for rosé is now decades deep. At a time when rosé was slightly unfashionable, he crossed
the USA in a pink Cadillac promoting the Routas rosé, building a loyal fanbase.
Bieler believes that Provence sets the gold standard in rosé wine. He says: “Our goal is to find the delicate balance
between floral, herbal, wild red fruit (not overly ripe), stone fruit and acidity. We don’t want singular big flavours; we
want more nuance, energy, soul and Sabine 2022 has aromas of peach, white cherry
and wild raspberry, balanced by summer flowers, white tea and Provençal herbs. Both
delicate and creamy on the palate, this rosé has terrific length, the raspberry, cherry,
herbal, citrus and mineral notes lingering long and generously.
Scan the QR code to view Charles' YouTube video about Sabine '22.
Soleil des Alpes Provence Rosé IGP
2021/22
Alpes des Haute Provence
A beautiful pale pink colour with a nose
of red berries and a touch of floral notes.
The mouthfeel is pleasantly complex with a
remarkable balance between freshness and
minerality on the finish.
Whispering Angel Provence Rosé 2022
Côtes de Provence
The pop star of Provence Rosés. Very pure,
round and flavourful supported by beautiful
acidity adding body and volume. There is a fine
and elegant aromatic framework enhancing
length. Finely aromatic with a beautiful, sharp
structure.
Grape varieties: Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault
Grape varieties: Grenache, Cinsault, Vermentino
FR400 - 6x75cl
2
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FR331 - 6x75cl 2