Brin de Rose: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Brin de Rose is a light-bodied dry rosé wine made from Grenache/Cinsault/Syrah, in France, by Brin de. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Strawberry, white peach, citrus, herbs and pairs well with Salads, grilled fish and charcuterie.
Michael's take
“Sun-baked wild strawberry, dried garrigue thyme, crisp, classic Aix-en-Provence pale pink.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Rosé
- Grape
- Grenache/Cinsault/Syrah
- Country
- France
- Producer
- Brin de
- Body
- light-bodied
- Acidity
- High
- Tannin
- Low
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- No oak
- Price
- $ · under $15
What to eat with Brin de Rose
- Salads
- grilled fish
- charcuterie
- anything outdoors
When to open it
- Patio/summer sipper
- brunch
- crowd-pleaser
Where to buy Brin de Rose
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does Brin de Rose taste like?
Brin de Rose is a light-bodied dry rosé wine with notes of Strawberry, white peach, citrus, herbs. Acidity is high, tannin is low and oak is absent. Michael's note: Sun-baked wild strawberry, dried garrigue thyme, crisp, classic Aix-en-Provence pale pink.
What food goes with Brin de Rose?
Michael pairs Brin de Rose with Salads, grilled fish, charcuterie and anything outdoors. It works best for Patio/summer sipper, brunch and crowd-pleaser.
How much does Brin de Rose cost?
Brin de Rose falls in Michael's $ · under $15 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Grenache/Cinsault/Syrah Michael has poured
- Billette Cotes de Provence Rose$$ · $15–25
- Fleurs de Prairie Rose$$ · $15–25
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