June 18, 2010 9:16 am

Wine of the Day: Xavier Flouret Nationale 7

Rosé has always been a classic summer wine. With crisp, refreshing and fruity flavors, a good rosé can be hard to beat. But unfortunately, finding a good bottle is often difficult, and people often mistakenly end up with a bottle (or box) or disappointing White Zinfandel. This is why when we find a bottle we like, we stick with it.

Our Wine of the Day is Xavier Flouret's Nationale 7 Rosé. A classic Côtes de Provence, the wine is made from fruit ripened on 40-year old vines and aged in stainless steel tanks to give it a fresh, crisp flavor. Made from a blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Tibouren, the wine has clean floral aromas with a hint of minerality. On the palate, the wine has flavors of juicy red berries which are balanced out by soft citrus notes. We pair this wine with raw shellfish or soft cheeses, but it can also stand up to richer dishes like chicken or even foie gras. In any case, you can bet that this summer, we'll be drinking pink.

Photo credit: Cognac One

— Written by Lisa Curry

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