The days when rosé was considered the unrefined sibling of the wine family are long gone. These days, its the tipple du jour in France, with growing consumption of the blush beverage set to topple red and white wine sales.

Authentic rosé, however, is not to be confused with red-and-white-blend impostors. In fact, in 2009 the EU ruled that rosé may not be produced by merely mixing red wine with white. Real rosé is made by crushing red grapes and leaving the skin in contact with the juice for a few days to impart the pinkish hue.

 The Var region around Saint-Tropez in France is universally recognised as the hub of rosé production because of its favourable terroir conditions – soil type, proximity to the sea and sunny weather. South African rosé quaffers will be delighted to hear that a selection of Saint-Tropez rosés are now available on our shores at very reasonable prices.

To find out more about Saint-Tropez rosés contact Marianne Cauvin at 0719249974