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RedHeads Le Bâtard Grenache Pinot Noir Rosé 2016
Barossa
Le Bâtard is a robust and fruity pink with an attractive bite from our RedHeads boutique wine studio. Made largely from Barossa Grenache with some pretty, floral scented Pinot Noir, it’s a moreish rosé with lovely intensity from old vine fruit.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Mouthfilling summer berry fruit, citrus and creamy spice
Aroma
Creamy bonbons, strawberry and lemon notes
As you’ll be able to tell from the colour of Le Bâtard, this is a full bodied rosé with plenty of fruit. It’s made largely from that southern Rhône variety Grenache, mainstay of Châteauneuf du Pape, but also known, particularly in Spain, for stand-out rosado. Grenache enjoys similar, hot, drought-like conditions in the Barossa, close to where our RedHeads studio winemaker Dan Graham handcrafts our wines. How convenient for Dan to keep a beady eye on progress throughout the year. In 2016 he selected fruit from impressive 60 year old vines for added power, then added a portion of cooler climate Pinot Noir to lend pretty floral notes and freshness. Chill down and enjoy solo. It’s also very versatile with food – try chicken, risotto or kebabs.
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