2025 Chateau Miraval Provence Rose

The vineyards are situated at an altitude of 350 meters on sheltered terraces. The soil consists primarily of clay and limestone. The cuvée is blended from Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, and Rolle. Rolle is the same grape variety as the Vermentino, which is popular in Italy. Ten percent of the wine was aged in old wooden barrels to give it character and creaminess. The grapes are hand-harvested in 35kg crates. At the château, the grapes are selected and given a very mild pressing, and even for the Miraval Blanc, only free-flowing juice is used.

The Miraval Provence Rosé is made from organically grown grapes. The wine is a blend of primarily Grenache with a small amount of Cinsault, Syrah, and Rolle. The Miraval Rosé is a very lively rosé with concentrated flavors. This Miraval Rosé is the estate's finest rosé (made by the top-notch team at Château Beaucastel). The light pink-colored Côtes de Provence Miraval Rosé has a fresh and vibrant bouquet of wild strawberries, raspberries, and white flowers, and offers a smooth, silky palate with a fine structure and beautiful mandarin and peach nuances. The finish boasts fruity berry notes. After one sip, the next is hard to resist. An absolutely superb rosé that has also been awarded an impressive 90 Parker points (vintage 2018).

Now, the renowned wine magazine Wine Spectator has ranked Pitt and Jolie's Provence Rosé Miraval at number 84 on its 100 best wines of 2013. The jury's report describes the wine as "elegant" with "pure and concentrated flavors of dried red currant, mandarin, and melon." The names behind this rosé have certainly contributed to its rise to popularity, but it's fair to say that this is a truly top-notch rosé, ranking in the top league alongside Château Camparnaud, Domaine Ott, Château D'Esclans, and Minuty.

The Miraval is a wonderful aperitif but also pairs perfectly with lobster, shellfish, white pasta dishes, or a delicious salad. It's highly recommended with sushi or spicy food. Gone are the days when rosé was only enjoyed in the summer, because wines like those at Domaines Ott and Château Camparnaud are serious, year-round wines that are certainly perfect for gastronomy.

From 1970 onwards, Château Miraval belonged to Jacques Loussier, a jazz pianist and wine enthusiast. He produced the Miraval rosé under the Pink Floyd brand. A few years ago, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt leased Château Miraval for three years. The Hollywood couple purchased the château in 2008. The wine cellar dates back to the early 19th century and was renovated in the 1990s; the wooden barrels rest in the cellar of the original farmhouse (around 1300), which was completely renovated in 1995. The vineyards surrounding the château are situated on a slope at an altitude of 350 meters, which gives the Miraval wines their elegance and refinement. The rosé is the result of a collaboration between the Hollywood couple and the respected Perrin family, one of the largest and most successful wine families in the world. They are particularly renowned for their world-class Château de Beaucastel estate on the Rhône. This is where art and knowledge converge. And that's precisely what Jolie-Pitt & Perrin's wines reflect. Together, they have ambitious plans for the future of organic winemaking.