Caves d'Esclans Rock Angel Rose 2024 750ml
A refined and structured Provence rosé with greater depth and texture than a typical fresh-style rosé. The 2024 shows delicate red berries and Provençal herbs on the nose, followed by peach and pomegranate on the palate. Partial fermentation in demi-muids adds subtle oak, weight and a creamy lees-derived texture, while medium-plus acidity keeps the wine fresh and balanced through a long, elegant finish.
James Suckling | JS 92
Published: Jul 28, 2025
A well-rounded, juicy and flavorful rosé with frozen berries, dried apricots and wild herbs on the nose. Medium-bodied with delicious, fresh and seductive flavors on the palate. Crunchy red berries and an attractive finish. Drink now.
Wine Spectator | WS 90
Published: Aug 31, 2026
An elegant version, offering complexity. Heather, verbena and juicy citrus notes are knit together with white tea tannins and flecked with blanched almond and herbs. Creamy and pure, with a rush of crushed stone cooling the stylish finish. Grenache, Rolle and Cinsaut. Drink now. 6,000 cases made, 6,000 cases imported.
Esclans.com
Rock Angel has a more complex and structured taste profile than Whispering Angel bringing it into a more premium realm, giving rosé lovers a bigger and richer wine. If you like the minerality of a Sancerre, you will love this wine.
Aroma: Delicate red berry aromas with mineral notes, along with floral hints and a subtle spice.
Palate: Rock Angel is rich and racy on the palate. The use of partial oak aging adds a creamy feel and texture to this wine, and the flinty minerality embues it with another layer of complexity.
Finish: Powerful and elegant. Firm acidity with a long and silky finish.
Technical Specs
Alcohol: 14.0%
Closure: Natural Cork
Harvest: 2024
Oak: Partially fermented in 600L French oak demi-muids
Varietals: Primarily Grenache and Rolle (Vermentino)
Skin Contact: No maceration; free-run juice and first pressing
Winemaker: Sacha Lichine / Caves d'Esclans
Region: Côtes de Provence, Provence, France
Serving Temperature: 8–10°C
Decanting: Not required
Food Pairing: Oysters, shellfish, grilled fish, lobster, smoked salmon, sushi, Mediterranean dishes and grilled chicken