Mirabeau, Pure, Côtes de Provence, France 2022

A pale and elegant Provence rosé that opens with breezy aromas of red berries and freshly washed linen. There's good intensity on the palate and a soft, redcurrant finish. Orange rind, watermelon and strawberries are tempered by a touch of spice, a lick of wet stone and a teaspoon of creaminess.

This wine more than lives up to its moniker: it feels impeccably pure, a welcome breeze rolling off the Mediterranean and gently riffling its way through the pines delivering freshness to every nook. Serious with a pleasing sharpness, clarity and focus are the watchwords of the style; the fruit has a diamond-cut polish and it’s stunning to sip solo for an aperitif with its subtle herby and tangerine nuances, but pair it with a platter of cured meats or a salade niçoise and your palate has a one-way ticket to instant Provence.