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15 Best Rosés To Drink All Year Long, According To Our Expert

From Provence to the Cotswolds, our experts reveal the best blushes for spring.

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Rosé has the ability to make it feel like the sun’s shining, even when the forecast is more rain and drizzle. It's not just for summer you know.

So, to ensure you’re only drinking the best luxury bottles this festive season and beyond, our resident wine expert has tested all the big brands and given their expert opinion on each.

Best rosé wine brands to buy this Christmas

  • 1
    Château Miraval Rosé

    Best rosé wine

    Château Miraval Rosé

    £17 at Fortnum & Mason
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  • 2
    Mirabeau Pure Provence Rosé

    Runner-up rosé

    Mirabeau Pure Provence Rosé

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  • 3
    Château de Berne Provence Rosé
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    Château Léoube 'Secret de Léoube' Rosé

    Château Léoube 'Secret de Léoube' Rosé

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  • 5
    Pasqua Y by 11 Minutes Rosé

    Best complexity

    Pasqua Y by 11 Minutes Rosé

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    What country makes the best rosé?

    Most of us automatically reach for the palest pink we can find from Provence. But while there are lots of wines from the South of France gracing our list, we urge you to stay open-minded to other regions, including some gems we’ve found on English soil.

    What pairs well with a rosé wine?

    The main grape found in rosé is grenache, which tends to be a complete crowd-pleaser. Full-bodied and bursting with plump red fruit — think mixed summer berries and cherry — you might also detect a little white pepper.

    Wines with added syrah are particularly food-friendly, pairing well with charcuterie and cheese boards, tuna, and fresh salads. That said, almost all rosé is excellent as an aperitif.

    How we test rosé wine

    We recruited a panel of 10 testers (a mixture of WSET-certified wine experts and general rosé enthusiasts) to give 40 blush bottles their undivided attention. They rated each, looking for flavours across the full spectrum, from fresh and fruity to rich and full-bodied.

    Pour yourself a large glass from the best luxury rosé brands to try this Christmas and beyond...

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    Best rosé wine

    Château Miraval Rosé

    Château Miraval Rosé
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    Best rosé wine

    Château Miraval Rosé

    Now 16% Off
    £17 at Fortnum & Mason

    The Miraval brand is probably best known for its Brangelina connection (the former couple owned the château and vineyard located in the village of Correns, though Jolie has since sold her stake), however this organic blush from Provence is so much more than its celebrity story.

    It’s a blend of old vine grapes (cinsault, grenache, syrah and rolle — aka vermentino), which creates a more intense flavour. Our panel adored the candied strawberry profile, noting refreshing acidity that would pair well with a Mediterranean spread.

    Need to know

    CountryFrance
    RegionProvence
    GrapesCinsault, syrah, grenache, rolle
    ABV13%
    2
    Runner-up rosé

    Mirabeau Pure Provence Rosé

    Mirabeau Pure Provence Rosé
    2
    Runner-up rosé

    Mirabeau Pure Provence Rosé

    Created using largely the same grape varietals as Miravel (above), Mirabeau’s flagship rosé provokes a similar taste of Provence. One glass is never enough — it’s a stay-all-day in the sunshine kind of wine — with testers enjoying ripe strawberry, raspberry and peach notes, and refreshingly smooth citrus.

    Alternatively, Mirabeau's Nude Pink is a tasty blush made using organic grapes and bottled in 100% recycled glass.

    Need to know

    CountryFrance
    RegionProvence
    GrapesGrenache, Syrah, Cinsault
    ABV12.5%
    3

    Château de Berne Provence Rosé

    Château de Berne Provence Rosé
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    Château de Berne Provence Rosé

    With summer fruits on the nose, leading to fresh peach, redcurrant, grapefruit and strawberries and cream on the palate, we think Berne is a great value Provence for everyday. Pair it with roast chicken, or barbecued prawns in the sunshine.

    Need to know

    CountryFrance
    RegionProvence
    GrapesGrenache noir, carignan, cinsault and syrah
    ABV13%
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    4

    Château Léoube 'Secret de Léoube' Rosé

    Château Léoube 'Secret de Léoube' Rosé
    4

    Château Léoube 'Secret de Léoube' Rosé

    Now 15% Off

    While most of Daylesford’s produce comes from its organic Cotswolds farm, the grapes for this bottle are straight from the brand’s vineyard in sunny Provence. The chalky soil means you can expect long-lasting acidity, a touch of blossom, Provençal herbs and some cherry.

    Need to know

    CountryFrance
    RegionProvence
    GrapesGrenache, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon
    ABV13.5%
    5
    Best complexity

    Pasqua Y by 11 Minutes Rosé

    Pasqua Y by 11 Minutes Rosé
    5
    Best complexity

    Pasqua Y by 11 Minutes Rosé

    A unique blend featuring corvina, trebbiano and carménère grapes and partially fermented in oak, this complex rosé would make a great aperitif in all weathers. Flavour-wise, you can expect crisp citrus, white flowers and toasted vanilla. Delicious.

    Need to know

    CountryItaly
    RegionVerona
    GrapesCorvina, Trebbiano, Carménère
    ABV12.5%
    6

    Cave D'Esclans Rock Angel

    Cave D'Esclans Rock Angel
    6

    Cave D'Esclans Rock Angel

    From the team behind our beloved Whispering Angel comes this pale peach blush with bags of attitude. Despite the relatively high ABV (for a rosé), our panel found it surprisingly fresh and light, with a focus on delicate stone fruit and a long, dry finish.

    Need to know

    CountryFrance
    RegionProvence
    GrapesGrenache, Cinsault and Rolle (Vermentino)
    ABV14%
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    7

    Lady A Rosé

    Lady A Rosé
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    Lady A Rosé

    Now 12% Off

    You can go some way to recreating the Soho House experience at home, with a bottle of the brand’s Lady A rosé. The bottle features a Damien Hirst butterfly artwork, and our panel enjoyed notes of cherry, mixed berries and candied apples.

    Although not overly complex, it’s super easy drinking (it’s made for long, lazy afternoons in the sun, after all).

    Need to know

    CountryFrance
    RegionProvence
    GrapesGrenache, Cinsault
    ABV12.5%
    8
    Best minerality

    Château Minuty M de Minuty Rosé

    Château Minuty M de Minuty Rosé
    8
    Best minerality

    Château Minuty M de Minuty Rosé

    Minuty paved the way for the popularity of pale pink rosé favoured today, and the ‘M’ range is still one of the best examples from Provence our team could find. It’s the elegant minerality that sets it apart from the rest, giving our testers serious holiday vibes. Not that we're getting ahead of ourselves...

    Need to know

    CountryFrance
    RegionProvence
    GrapesGrenache, Syrah, Cinsault
    ABV13%
    9
    Best magnum

    Maison Saint Aix AIX Rosé

    Maison Saint Aix AIX Rosé
    9
    Best magnum

    Maison Saint Aix AIX Rosé

    Now 23% Off

    Aix is a wine made for sharing, and comes in larger formats, from the regular 75cl bottle all the way to a 15L nebuchadnezzar (that’s the equivalent of 20 bottles, FYI). The panel found the grape blend struck the perfect freshness, with white peach, nectarine and lemon at the fore.

    Need to know

    CountryFrance
    RegionProvence
    GrapesGrenache, Syrah, Cinsault
    ABV13%
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    10
    Best for dinner parties

    Chase Selladore en Provence Rosé

    Chase Selladore en Provence Rosé
    10
    Best for dinner parties

    Chase Selladore en Provence Rosé

    Turns out Chase is excellent at making pink drinks — from fruity pink gins to this strawberry-scented, crisp blush, with notes of grapefruit, citrus and stone fruit. Our testers agreed that it was a real crowd-pleaser, making it a very safe bet next time you’re hosting.

    Need to know

    CountryFrance
    RegionProvence
    GrapesGrenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Vermentino
    ABV13%
    11

    Selfridges Selection Vegan Organic Rosé

    Selfridges Selection Vegan Organic Rosé
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    Selfridges Selection Vegan Organic Rosé

    Part of Selfridges’ sustainable shopping edit, this organic Spanish rosé sits under the Project Earth umbrella.

    There’s plenty of minerality here, alongside notes of strawberry, pear and vanilla, all wrapped up with thirst-quenching acidity and a dry finish that testers felt was just perfect by the glass.

    And for those looking to stock up, it also features in this all-pink mixed wine box.

    Need to know

    CountrySpain
    RegionBatea
    GrapesGarnatxa Negra
    ABV13.5%
    12
    Best Australian rosé

    Turkey Flat Rosé

    Turkey Flat Rosé
    12
    Best Australian rosé

    Turkey Flat Rosé

    Australia’s Barossa Valley is normally associated with big bold red wines (particularly shiraz), however this light, fresh rosé is the antithesis. It’s a bone-dry beauty, with mouth-watering acidity and citrus-soaked fruit that easily stands up to anything from Provence.

    We’d enjoy an ice-cold glass with a heaped bowl of spaghetti vongole.

    Need to know

    CountryAustralia
    RegionBarossa Valley
    GrapesGrenache
    ABV12.5%
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    13
    Palest rosé wine

    Quatre Vin Rosé

    Quatre Vin Rosé
    13
    Palest rosé wine

    Quatre Vin Rosé

    Co-founded by Made in Chelsea’s Oliver and model Emma-Louise Proudlock, this organic rosé is so pale, you could initially mistake it for water. Fruity and floral, there are some subtle rose petal notes, alongside passionfruit and stone fruit, but the lasting impression is the bone dry, crisp finish.

    Need to know

    CountryFrance
    RegionProvence
    GrapesGrenache, Cinsault, Syrah
    ABV12.5%
    14
    Best rosé for giving back

    Amie Rosé

    Amie Rosé
    14
    Best rosé for giving back

    Amie Rosé

    Now 20% Off

    A wine so good, we’re recommending it by the case. We’ll be honest, it was the beautiful label that drew us in, but the panel raved about this one, describing it as well-balanced and easy drinking. Made from 100% cinsault, this wine is as floral as it is fruity, with some red apple and cherry notes too.

    And for extra feel-good vibes, £1 from each order will be donated to charity:water, which helps provide clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries.

    Need to know

    CountryFrance
    RegionLanguedoc
    GrapesCinsault
    ABV12%
    15

    Mas de Longchamp Rosé Alpille

    Mas de Longchamp Rosé Alpille
    15

    Mas de Longchamp Rosé Alpille

    Proving organic wine needn’t be expensive, Abel & Cole stocks this fabulous French fridge-filler, which gives change from £15. It’s a treat with simple pasta dishes, due to its high acidity and mineral aspect. The panel found the red fruit moved towards a more savoury note on the finish, making it particularly food-friendly.

    Need to know

    CountryFrance
    RegionRhône Valley
    GrapesGrenache, Caladoc
    ABV12.5%
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    Stacey Smith

    Stacey is our Senior Food and Drink Editor, looking after all food and drink reviews — from coffee pods and veg boxes, to natural wine and tequila.  

    Stacey is also founder of Crummbs, where she’s written nearly 2,000 restaurant and hotel reviews since 2013. Prior to this, Stacey wrote hundreds of in-depth buying guides for the Independent, i newspaper and BBC Good Food, as well as reviewing restaurants and interviewing celebrities in her column at Balance Magazine.   

    Stacey has also appeared in BAFTA-nominated BBC documentary Blood, Sweat & Takeaways, where she investigated South East Asia's food production industry, appearing on both Newsnight and BBC World Service to share her findings.

    Regularly checking out the latest restaurants, bars and product launches, Stacey also loves experimenting with recipes at home, and is a WSET-certified wine and spirits expert, with over 10 years of experience in the business.   

    You can follow Stacey on Instagram @crummbs_uk

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