2019 Domaine de Triennes Rose Mediterranee IGP 750 ml

The prospect of snapping up a case of under-$20 rosé excites us as much as the next value-minded buyer, especially with spring and summer beckoning. Some of it is good, a little of it is great, and a few bottles qualify as absolutely exquisite. The mouthwatering Domaine de Triennes Rosé Méditerranée, as Wine Access members have attested for years with their wallets, dominates in the latter category.

Brilliant pale rose in color, the 2019 vintage is infused with gorgeous aromas of white peach, jasmine, and orange blossom. The attack shows marvelous lift and brightness, filled with wet stone, white strawberry, and hibiscus, all buttressed by sneaky high-altitude, limestone acidity.

Factor in that it’s crafted by two legends of Burgundy—Domaine de la Romanée-Conti co-owner Aubert de Villaine and Domaine Dujac’s Jacques Seysses—and you’ve got the makings of one of the greatest rosé deals in Provence. You’d be crazy to miss out on rosé this pedigreed and quaffable at prices this low.

With day jobs that included overseeing the making of ultra-coveted wines like La Tâche and Charmes-Chambertin, it was no surprise that Aubert and Jacques set the bar high. Scouting for a vineyard to work on together, after a full year of searching, they still hadn’t found land that matched their world-class standards.

At last, in the summer of 1989, a 110-acre estate located due east of Aix-en-Provence hit the bullseye. The hillside plantings enjoyed perfect southern exposure, while the soils were a rugged mix of clay and limestone, giving this wine its characteristic freshness and elegance. The spot was cooler than Aix-en-Provence, yet bathed in Provençal sunshine. 

On a hot July afternoon, the steady breeze off the Mediterranean takes the bite out of the summer sun, refreshing the vines as it cleanses them. At nearly 1,400 feet in elevation, the temperature plunges when the sun sets. The cool nights kept this 2019’s acids firm, buttressing the plush juiciness of the low-yielding Cinsault, Grenache, and Syrah.

The incredible value of this Domaine de Triennes rosé is no secret among Wine Access members. Stash away at least a few bottles, or better yet a case of this remarkable rosé before it’s gone.