Today rosé wine isn’t just something we just turn to in a heatwave, perfect though it is then. Sales of rosé have exploded in Britain - as well as France - in recent years, especially the very pale-coloured rosés produced in Provence. But might we have reached peak Provence rosé now? Andy and Victoria explore the rise of rosé, why it’s the colour it is, and what other rosés are worth a try.

Featured:

Whispering Angel (Sacha Lichine)

Maison Mirabeau (Stephen and Jeany Cronk)

M de Minity

Château Léoube

Aix

Recommended wines:

Château Ollieux Romanis Racine rosé 2025, Corbières (The Wine Society, £11.95)

Boutari “Dianthos” rosé 2025, PGI Imathia (Tesco, £11.50)

Moropolous rosé 2024, PGI Arcadia (Lea & Sandeman, £19.95 or £17.50 as part of a mixed case of 12)

Mas de la Rouvière rosé 2025, Bandol (Yapp, £23.50)

Original music by Rosa Neather ⁠https://open.spotify.com/track/6U2rMSG1sTA3DAvYlXmE9f?si=Xh4HdR2nQhe6C79hYumNlw

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