Our selection of 8 unexpected rosés to enjoy all summer long

Outside Provence, there are some unexpected rosés. Bordeaux, sancerre, côtes-de-bascogne or menetou-salon, here are eight bottles of rosé to discover, sure to delight your summer tables.

Aymone Vigière d’Anval et Laetitia Gautheron Published on 7/10/25 at 9:04 AM

Cuvée Les Belles Vignes, Domaine Fournier père et fils, 2024

The nose expresses pinot noir with juicy cherry and strawberry aromas. The palate is soft and delicate, with a silky texture. The wine combines the greediness of fruit flavors with the elegance of floral notes. A rosé that's as pleasurable to drink as listening to lovely, gentle music.

Score : 92/100
Sancerre
18 €

Les Belles Vignes Fantaisie

Cuvée Fantaisie, Clos de la Molénie, 2024

This Bordeaux UFO leaves no one indifferent. A rosé made from Merlot (20% of which is vinified as white wine) aged on lees in kvevri and stoneware amphora. Its sparkling raspberry color presents a wine with a luscious nose of strawberry, blackcurrant and freshly ground black pepper. Juicy on the palate. The tannins bring a substance that carries us far into the tasting with a mineral and peppery finish. A wine with a beautiful light.

Score : 90/100
Vin de France
12 €

Cuvée Les Cent Neuf Rangs, Domaine Chavet, 2024

A rosé made exclusively from Pinot Noirs from a single plot, Le Clos de Renardin. A lovely nose of redcurrant, cranberry and pink grapefruit reveals a generous, fresh and fruity palate. A long finish of delicate bitters. a must-try, as the appellation is not well known for its rosés.

Score: 90/100
Menetou-Salon
15 €

Cent Neuf Rangs Maguelonne

Cuvée Maguelonne, Château de la Selve, 2024

Viognier, cinsault, grenache and syrah are blended for this elegant Ardèche rosé, with notes of pink grapefruit, redcurrant and papaya. A tangy, lively mouthfeel and a finish with a trail of delicate bitters make this a chic, gourmet, well-balanced cuvée.

Score: 89/100
IGP Ardèche
11 €

Cuvée Odette, Domaine Albert de Conti, 2024

A lot of freshness and pep for this Bergerac born of Cabernet Sauvignon, which brings gourmandise to the palate, around notes of wild strawberry and redcurrant. A good balance between generous fruit and a certain tension that gives it real elegance on the palate.

Score: 89/100
Bergerac
10 €

Odette Terrasses

Rosé, Domaine des Terrasses, 2024

A rosé that will please even red wine lovers. The discreet nose is typical of the flattering aromas of the Gamay grape, revealing strawberry, raspberry and a hint of spice. Dense and fruity on the palate, the wine is full-bodied and rounded, yet highly drinkable. Perfect for an evening with friends over pizza or lasagne.

Score: 89/100
Côtes-du-Forez
11€

Rosé, Domaine Laffitte, 2024

A rosé that heralds fine weather with aromas of rose, orange blossom and red fruit. It plays on greediness and roundness. Richly fruity on the palate, it's an uncomplicated wine full of pleasure. We'll be back for its excellent value.

Score : 88/100
Côtes-de-Gascogne
6 €

Laffitte Centifolia

Cuvée Centifolia, Edonis, 2024

A nose that pays homage to the hundred-petaled rose, its aroma escorted by notes of blackcurrant and citrus. On the palate, there's a good balance between greedy fruit, liveliness and freshness. A simple, effective rosé wine, perfect as an aperitif.

Score: 88/100
Rosé de Loire
6 €

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