Cave Saint Didier (Clauvallis) Le Grand Rocher (Red)

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  • 2023

    Ruby with translucent edges. Mid depth ruby red. Subdued bramble fruit. On the palate firm grippy tannins, inky blue black fruit and fresh acidity. Very extracted tannins, pretty, almost menthol acidity. A hint of slightly cooked blue-black berry fruit and cooked plums. Very serious, very classy, a little understated despite the tannins. Still very young and tight but lacks vibrancy, feeling a little flat on the finish.

    Tasted May 2025

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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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