10 bottles of rosé under €20 recommended by Gault&Millau
Whether you're enjoying an aperitif by the pool or a meal in the shade of an arbour, rosé is a summertime must-have. Here's a selection of ten rosé wines for under 20 euros, sure to enhance your summer.
Cuvée Héritage, Château Maïme, 2024
A cuvée born of Grenache for the most part, complemented by Cinsault, Syrah, Tibouren and Rolle. An expressive nose of citrus fruit, red berries and hints of garrigue. A round, greedy palate, balanced by freshness. A wine that's easy to drink, yet complex.
- Score: 92/100
- Côtes-de-Provence
- 17 €
Cuvée Argali, Château Puech-Haut, 2024
The greedy nose of candy, pear and thyme heralds an elegant rosé. On the palate, it's dynamic and refreshing. Notes of grapefruit and tangerine add pep, while the floral hint adds delicacy. Long and salivating, with a saline touch that adds complexity.
- Score: 92/100
- IGP Pays d'Oc
- 17 €
Rosé, Château de Calavon, 2024
This gourmet rosé reveals a delicate nose, with notes of wild strawberry, melon, lavender and fennel, before offering a round, expressive palate that's not devoid of freshness and liveliness. Elegant complexity with Provencal accents.
- Score: 90/100
- Côteaux-d'Aix-en-Provence
- 15 €
Rosé, Domaine Yves Leccia, 2024
Head for Patrimonio in Corsica for this 100% Nielluciu rosé, which offers notes of raspberry, rose and a floral touch reminiscent of lily of the valley. On the palate, it's lively and fresh, with an acidic impression of summer fruit baskets and a beautiful clarity.
- Score: 90/100
- IGP Île de Beauté
- 18€
Cuvée Cosmos, Château de Gragnos, 2024
A lovely, delicate Languedoc rosé, with fresh fruit, melon, white peach and hints of violets, tonic acidity on the palate and a refreshing vivacity, despite its round structure. A cuvée that will awaken the taste buds right from the aperitif.
- 89/100
- Saint-Chinian
- 11€
Grande Cuvée, Château des Sarrins, 2024
Cinsault, grenache, syrah and mourvèdre for a delicate cuvée, born in the Var, near Lorgues, which opens with aromas of blood orange, tangerine, wild strawberry and summer fruit. On the palate, a delicate structure, liveliness and a saline aftertaste. A fine gourmet rosé.
- Score: 89/100
- Côtes-de-Provence
- 18 €
Cuvée Miraflors, Domaine Lafage, 2024
A limited-edition "Rosé Power" for this delicate wine, which reveals a nose of white peach, citrus fruit, white pepper and aniseed notes. The palate is both opulent and lively, with a saline finish that brings undeniable finesse and the desire for more.
- Score: 89/100
- IGP Côtes catalanes
- 12 €
Cuvée Rialzu, Domaine Brizi, 2023
This Corsican rosé needs a good airing to reveal its notes of white flowers and raspberry leaf. On the palate, aromatic discretion is still the order of the day, but we discover a real personality in terms of both fleshy substance and musky, fruity expression. The final notes of pine propel us into the mountains, leaving us with a refreshing finish.
- Score: 88/100
- Patrimonio
- 15 €
Cuvée Excellence, Domaine de Montcalm, 2023
A single-varietal cuvée from the young Sable-de-Camargue appellation, featuring Grenache. The nose offers aromas of white fruit and strawberry, developing more aniseed and exotic notes with aeration. A fine texture on the palate, with round fruit, for this rosé offering perfect value for money.
- Score: 88/100
- Sable-de-camargue
- 8 €
Cuvée By Ott, Domaine Ott, 2024
Grenache predominates, complemented by cinsault, syrah and mourvèdre for this cuvée with a nose of white and yellow fruit, citrus zest, and a lively palate of nectarine and menthol notes. The mineral finish adds its elegant signature touch.
- Score: 88/100
- Côtes-de-Provence
- 17 €
