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JUNE 2024
Rosé des Grands Pins 2023 Vintage
Cheval Blanc - St. Tropez
This rosé has a salmon-pink colour with silvery tints, revealing a beautiful intensity. Thick, slow-ripening tears indicate a generous body. It has an intense, brilliant colour.
On the nose, it is distinguished by its intensity and aromatic character, expressing aromas of red fruit such as strawberry and raspberry, as well as floral notes such as fleur-de-lys. The nose is aromatic and complex.
On the palate, this rosé has a supple, silky attack. The mid-palate is full-bodied, underlined by a lovely freshness. The finish is characterised by a hint of bitterness that balances the whole, making for a harmonious tasting experience. The aromas of red fruit come through with great intensity on the palate.
This is a rosé wine with a brilliant colour and a lovely aromatic intensity, combining delicacy and elegance.
This wine would go perfectly with refreshing, refined summer cuisine, such as gamberoni carpaccio served with a coral cream sauce, on which a few cubes of celery and lemon are placed, sublimated by a coral sorbet.
Thibault Henry - Head Sommelier
Cheval Blanc St.Tropez
JUNE 2023
Rosé des Grands Pins 2022 Vintage
Cheval Blanc - St. Tropez
The wine in the glass is a light, pastel, brilliant rosé colour. This colour is reminiscent of ripe fruit bursting with sunshine.
The nose is aromatic, elegant and fresh. It's the result of blending local grape varieties. Flavours of blossoming trees, fresh peach and zesty citrus. A refreshing, gourmet nose for summer.
On the palate, the wine is very fresh, with tension and balance, evolving towards fruit and flowers. A sensation of liveliness and aromatic richness throughout. The impression of walking through the orchards of Provence before the harvest. The palate is elongated and sublimated by a sensation of salinity that adds length and complexity.
Le rosé des grands pins is the quintessential blend of grape varieties, soil, Provencal terroir and unique know-how. Enjoy it under the pine trees all summer long.
Thibault Henry - Head Sommelier
Cheval Blanc St.Tropez
JULY 2022
Cheval Blanc - St. Tropez
The wine in the glass is pastel pink, brilliant, fluid. This colour makes you think of the sun on the rosy roofs of the village of Saint Tropez.
The nose is expressive, of a rare elegance, the quintessence of a beautiful blend of local grape varieties. Flavours of blossoming trees, fresh apricots, peach and zesty Corsican grapefruit. A nose of perfect freshness for the summer
The palate is refreshing and lively with a generous evolution. A good balance between vivacity and aromatic richness. The sensation of biting into the fruit of an orchard full of ripe fruit ready to be picked. An endless sensation prolonged by a touch of salinity to bring more length and complexity.
Rosé des Grands Pins is the quintessence of a beautiful blend of grape varieties, a land, a Provencal soil and a unique know-how. To be enjoyed under the pine trees until the end of the summer.
Thibault Henry - Head Sommelier
Cheval Blanc St.Tropez
JUNE 2022
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A few years ago we were delighted to introduce you to new Provencal kid on the block: Rose des Grands Pins. It went down a bit of a storm then so we are here to solve your summer rose needs once more with the latest vintage which is we think you’ll agree is utterly delicious. Both bottles and mags have just arrived into our warehouse, fresh from the South of France, and are ready for onward delivery direct to your fridges.
Rose des Grands Pins was brought to us by husband and wife Jonathan and Hayley Sieff. One sunny afternoon, whilst drinking a bottle of rosé at Club 55, they were introduced to an unwanted and abandoned property just a stone’s throw from St Tropez. Intrigued, Jonathan and Hayley found themselves at a run-down yet charming bastide surrounded by 26 hectares of abandoned land. They immediately fell in love with the place and so their story at the Bastide des Bergettes began.
Jonathan's vision was to return the land to its original purpose, producing authentic, organic, and wholesome products. Jonathan has spent many years rejuvenating the neglected fields, rescuing the ancient cypress, olive and citrus trees and giving a once abandoned vineyard new life. Rose des Grand Pins was born: the organic soil has been regenerated, original roots have been replanted and rows of Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault now flourish. The vineyards are surrounded by beautiful pine trees which sway in the perfect breeze from the Mediterranean and it was this that lead the Sieff’s daughter to design the unique and striking label which we hope you love as much as we do.
François Corradi, winemaker and cellar master, studied in Champagne and has since worked in several Champagne houses including Salon and Krug in addition to large estates in the south of France: Chateau Sainte Roseline, Jas d'Esclans and Chateau D'Esclans.
Jonathan’s vision for the wine, which is certainly reflected in the glass, was to strip back some of the fruit character found in many Provencal roses and create a fresher, lighter style without losing any weight or complexity. For this reason we don’t believe this has to replace any other Provençal rosé that might be currently gracing your fridge - rather its difference means it will sit beautifully alongside.
We’re not the only ones who agree with this as Rosé des Grands Pins, despite its small production, has been selected for various prestigious restaurant and hotel wine lists including the Cheval Blanc Hotel in St Tropez and 5 Hertford Street and Harry’s Bar in London.
Available in bottles and magnums, Rosé des Grands Pins makes for the perfect summer drink and we believe that the hard work Jonathan and his team have put in to create the perfect Provençal rosé has completely paid off. We’re so excited to open multiple bottles of this this summer and hope you’ll join us in raising a glass of Grands Pins.
Tasting note from the Estate - A salmon pink colour with shades of peaches and apricots, the nose is charming with hints of strawberries, citrus and peach with delicate floral notes in the background. The palate bursts with red fruit flavours followed by zesty pomelo and a slight spiciness which offers a lovely contrast to the fruit. There is great salinity and acidity which offers such great freshness and balance meaning that rose des Grands Pins can be enjoyed throughout a meal – from aperitif to dessert. Perfect with all Mediterranean flavours, particularly grilled fish or tuna tartare.
2021 Rosé des Grands Pins
GBP 228 per case/12 bottles IB ( £306 per case of 12 bts inc duty & vat)
GBP 228 per case/6 Magnums IB ( £ 306 per case of 6 magnums inc duty & vat)
Multi-buy – GBP 215 IB per case when 2+ cases (bottles & magnums) are purchased” ( £291 per case of 12 bts inc duty & vat when 2 + cases are purchased)
ETA: In stock
Offered subject to final confirmation and the usual terms of sale. E&OE June 2022.
JULY 2021
Cheval Blanc - St. Tropez
"The wine reveals a deep color that draws on orange like a Rose Terra Botanica
The scent is flattering and delicious, revealing scents of just candied Taroco orange accompanied by a hint of slightly zesty Mara des bois!
Once in contact with the palate, the rosé offers a suave texture drawn by discreet bitter notes leading to a hint of candied fig.
An immediate pleasure rosé that easily accompanies dishes from large tables "
Maxime Valery - Chief Sommelier
Cheval Blanc St.Tropez
MAY 2020
Bi Wine
Pining for the perfect summer drink?
Rosé des Grands Pins 2019
Whilst we rush to our gardens to soak in as much sun as possible our thoughts turn to Rosé and it is with pleasure that this week we were introduced to a new Provencal kid on the block: Rosé des Grands Pins.
Rosé Grands des Pins was brought to us by husband and wife Jonathan and Hayley Sieff. One sunny afternoon, whilst drinking a bottle of rosé at Club 55, they were introduced to an unwanted and abandoned property just a stone’s throw from St Tropez. Intrigued, Jonathan and Hayley found themselves at a run-down yet charming bastide surrounded by 26 hectares of abandoned land. They immediately fell in love with the place and so their story at the Bastide des Bergettes began.
Jonathan's vision was to return the land to its original purpose, producing authentic, organic, and wholesome products. Jonathan has spent many years rejuvenating the neglected fields, rescuing the ancient cypress, olive and citrus trees and giving a once abandoned vineyard new life. Rose des Grand Pins was born: the organic soil has been regenerated, original roots have been replanted and rows of Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault now flourish. The vineyards are surrounded by beautiful pine trees which sway in the perfect breeze from the Mediterranean and it was this that lead the Sieff’s daughter to design the unique and striking label which we hope you love as much as we do.
François Corradi, winemaker and cellar master, studied in Champagne and has since worked in several Champagne houses including Salon and Krug in addition to large estates in the south of France: Chateau Sainte Roseline, Jas d'Esclans and Chateau D'Esclans.
Jonathan used these beautiful vineyards as the backdrop for our Zoom tasting earlier this week (much to our envy..!) and described his vision of this wine which was certainly reflected in the glass in front of us: to strip back some of the fruit character found in many Provencal roses and create a fresher, lighter style without losing any weight or complexity. For this reason we don’t believe this has to replace any other Provençal rosé that might be currently gracing your fridge - rather its difference means it will sit beautifully alongside.
We’re not the only ones who agree with this as Rose des Grands Pins, despite its small production, has been selected for various prestigious restaurant and hotel wine lists including the Cheval Blanc Hotel in St Tropez and 5 Hertford Street and Harry’s Bar in London.
Available in bottles, magnums and jeroboams, Rose des Grands Pins makes for the perfect summer drink and we believe that the hard work Jonathan and his team have put in to create the perfect Provençal rosé has completely paid off. We’re so excited to open multiple bottles of this this summer and hope you’ll join us in raising a glass of Grands Pins.
2019 Rose des Grands Pins
GBP 215 per case/12 bottles IB ( £ 291 per case of 12 bts inc duty & vat)
GBP 215 per case/6 Magnums IB ( £ 291 per case of 6 magnums inc duty & vat)
GBP 85 per Jeroboam (3 litres) IB ( £ 113 per Jeroboam inc duty & vat)
Multi-buy – GBP 205 IB per case when 2+ cases (bottles & magnums) are purchased
BI 92+pts – “Rose des Grands Pins exudes elegance from the moment you pull the condensed bottle from the fridge, this starts with the beautifully crafted bottle and doesn’t end here. It’s evocative pinky orange hue in the glass screams of St Tropez. The palate is fresh and vibrant with hints of nectarine and citrus giving it the dry and refreshing style we all crave in the summer months. There are hints of strawberries but thankfully this is so tastefully done - delicate and not overbearing like many southern French rose styles. This is stunning and amazing value and even better in larger format (it’s that good!)”
ETA: In stock
Offered subject to final confirmation and the usual terms of sale. E&OE May 2020.
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