The 2023 Chateau d'Esclans Garrus is a world-class, luxury rosé, crafted from nearly 100-year-old Grenache vines from a single vineyard on the estate. This iconic wine was central to Sacha Lichine's 2006 vision to elevate rosé to a grand and luxurious level. The grapes are meticulously sorted and undergo a winemaking process focused on purity and complexity, including fermentation and aging in 600-liter temperature-controlled oak barrels for eleven months with batonnage. 【One of the most expensive rosés in the world, with only 50 barrels produced each year.】 The 2023 Garrus presents classic peach and strawberry aromas, followed by ripe stone fruit, hints of lemon peel, and toasted notes from oak aging. The palate is broad and creamy, showcasing apricots, ripe peaches, floral nuances, reductive notes, and baking spices, with high acidity and well-integrated oak tannins providing structure. Critics note its riveting purity and tension, with succulent, scented white peach fruit and a mouthwateringly saline, mineral drive. It is described as powerful and elegant, with a long, vertical texture and a creamy finish featuring rich, spicy notes. 🍴 Food pairing suggestions include grilled chicken salad, baked pork tenderloin, octopus with fresh tomatoes, dried herbs and spinach, caviar, goat cheese, rack of lamb, roasted chicken & rosemary sautéed potatoes, grilled sole, or ribeye steak with béarnaise sauce. Its structured complexity also allows it to pair well with grilled lobster in a cream sauce or tuna tartare. 🥂 This grand rosé is perfect for special occasions, elegant dinners, or as a collector's item. It's a serious rosé that can cope with meat dishes, making it versatile for refined gatherings.