Simpsons Estate Derringstone (Rosé)
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2023
Pinot Meunier blanc de noir, the pale colour of a Provence rosé from the chalky North Downs of Kent, within close proximity to the sea. Malolactic fermentation contributes the rich creaminess. Creamy white fruit aromas. On the palate there is good concentrated weight, chewy, mouth watering acidity, with some fresh leafiness, softened by bright red fruit and some honeyed richness.
Tasted January 2026This tasting note was included in this report and this story:
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We’re mother and son duo Elizabeth Gabay MW and Ben Bernheim. Between us, we’ve been involved in the wines of southern France for over 30 years. Elizabeth started working with the wines of Provence back in 1986, and for the past 20 years has lived on the eastern edge of south-east France. We’ve worked on three books on rosé: Rosé Understanding the Pink Wine Revolution (2018), Elizabeth Gabay’s Buyers Guide to the Rosés of Southern France (2021 e-guide) and, most recently Rosés of Southern France (2022).
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