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Celebrate International Rosé Day with a French-inspired picnic and a refreshing glass of L’Orangeraie Rosé
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When the summer heat arrives, so does a wine lover’s craving for a classic rosé. Its approachability and ease of pairing makes rosé the perfect summer wine.
Summer in a glass
Hailing from the region of France known for producing quintessential rosé wines enjoyed the world over, perennial favourite L’Orangeraie Rosé is crisp, refreshing and fruity, with bright acidity and a bone-dry palate. It’s made to go with various foods and does so perfectly due to its light and bright profile and a touch of savoury to balance juicy strawberry and raspberry flavours. Though L’Orangeraie Rosé is perfect with light snacks, picnic treats and even more refined cuisine, it’s also the most approachable sipping wine. Juicy fruit and dry mineral qualities will keep your palate refreshed and ready for more.
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From Southern France with love
Welcome to the Pays d’Oc appellation, also known as Languedoc, which runs from the Pyrenees mountains bordering Spain to the mouth of the Rhône River, la Bouches-du-Rhône, adjacent to the famous port city of Marseille.
Maison Lorgeril is one of the region’s legendary wineries—and L’Orangeraie Rosé is a product of 10 generations of winemaking history and craft. Founded in 1620, the winery remains a family enterprise. Today, the winery is run by Nicolas de Lorgeril and his wife, Miren de Saint Chamas, at the Château de Pennautier, the family’s historical birthplace. The Château is a historical monument—and a spectacular example of a classical wine estate known as the “Versailles du Languedoc.”
The Languedoc is where local rosé wines and food developed a symbiotic and terroir-driven relationship that reaches back centuries. Rosé wines are designed to harmonize with the region’s bounty, marrying sun-drenched vegetables and herbs with the finest proteins from land and sea. And let’s not forget the cheeses—light, creamy, and made from farm-fresh sheep and cow’s milk.
Perfect summer pairings
With a classic rosé, as with most fine wines, you can simplify the art of matching with food with an oft-used sommelier expression: what grows together goes together. Many of the ingredients of the Languedoc are typical to our region, as well.
Try fresh summer herbs and vegetables in a crisp summer salad or grilled with olive oil and pepper. Fresh tabbouleh, hummus, or artichoke dip work superbly with the minerality of this wine. A fruit salad with ripe berries and tree fruit is also a great pairing.
The salty, creamy and smoky notes found in charcuterie and cheeses play wonderfully with a dry rosé like L’Orangeraie Rosé, as the salt of the food brings out the sweetness of the wine. With a beautiful baguette and some fine olive oil, you’ll be tempted to drink it year-round.
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L'Orangeraie Rosé Pays D'OC
LCBO#: 279661, $11.90 SHOP »»
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A blend of Cinsault and Grenache; using the direct crushing method, its pale peach hue is the result of a few hours skin contact. Savoury and dry, with wild strawberry, young raspberry, rose petals and subtle spice, on a delicate slip of a palate. Finishes refreshing and bright. Perfect as an apéritif, pair with charcuterie, a cheese board, poached prawns or a summer salad.
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Instagram Influencers say
#YesWayRosé to L’Orangeraie Rosé
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Sommelier Renée Sferrazza shares
her favourite Rosé picks on CityLine.tv
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