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Château d'Esclans
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Château d'Esclans – a castle winery in a state of suspended animation until Sacha Lichine arrived in 2006. The son of Bordeaux legend Alexis Lichine had grand ambitions: to produce the best rosés in the world. With oenologist Patrick Léon at his side, he focused on 80-year-old Grenache vines, calcareous and clay soils, and state-of-the-art cellar technology. The result? Rosé on a new level. Provence as it can be – powerful, elegant, and unmistakable.
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Falstaff 2025
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Expovina Wine Trophy 2023
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Wine Spectator Award 2022
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Bewertung James Suckling 2024
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About Château d'Esclans
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Falstaff 2025
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Expovina Wine Trophy 2023
Awarded by Expovina
Wine Spectator Award 2022
Awarded by Wine Spectator
Bewertung James Suckling 2024
Awarded by James Suckling
Château d'Esclans –
Provence Rosé from old Grenache vines
When Sacha Lichine took over Château d'Esclans in the Côtes de Provence in 2006, the winery was little more than a sleeping giant. The son of Bordeaux legend Alexis Lichine had a clear goal: to make rosé that could compete with the world's great whites and reds. Together with oenologist Patrick Léon, he began to systematically unlock the estate's potential.
The basis for this is provided by the terroir: lime and clay soils, up to 80-year-old Grenache vines, and a microclimate that keeps freshness and ripeness in balance. In the cellar, Esclans relies on controlled fermentation in oak barrels and barriques – unusual for rosé, but decisive for the texture and depth that distinguish the wines.
The result is rosés with real character: from fruity and lively to creamy and complex, depending on the cuvée. Anyone who thinks Provence rosé is light summer fare will be taught otherwise here. The wines pair just as well with grilled fish and seafood as they do with heartier dishes featuring lamb or ratatouille.