2022 Domaine Les Pallières Au Petit Bonheur Rosé

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Joe Czerwinski - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2022 Vin de France Au Petit Bonheur Rosé combines wine from the appellations of Ventoux and Gigondas, hence the Vin de France designation. A blend of 50% Grenache, 25% Cinsault and 25% Clairette, it was vinified in 600-liter demi-muids using natural yeasts and without temperature control, then held without sulfuring until bottling in April 2023. Melon and nectarine notes dominate, with an attractive tinge of strawberry on the nose, while the medium-bodied wine is fresh and crisp, with a long, stony finish.