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It is little wonder that when Brad and Angelina decided toadd a high-profile wine to their growing family theydecided to make it a glamorous pink one mdash a pricey roseacutefrom Provence their home away from home and site of theannual Cannes Film Festival where both have trod the redcarpet for many years as actors directors producers andall-around celebrities (The wine Chacircteau Miraval wasmade by Marc Perrin of the famous winemaking familythat owns Chacircteau de Beaucastel in the southern RhocircneTablas Creek in California and other blue-ribbonproperties)

While most wine regionstreat roseacute as icing on thecake mdash a bit of fun wedgedin between a collection of

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12 Roseacutes to Drink in the FrenchRivieras Most Glamorous CityThe home of the worldrsquos most famous film festival is the perfect place to enjoy these red carpet roseacutes

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Grenache andsyrah are the leading grapes in making these exquisite pink wines

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reds and whites that areconsidered their ldquoseriouswinesrdquo mdash in Provencethough there are certainlygood reds and whites madeas well roseacute is the serious wine

The climate mdash hot and drybut with cooling winds mdashemphasizes fruitiness butbalances it with acidityAnd just as cabernetsauvignon pinot noir andmerlot are ideal grapes forpremium red wines inother regions so aregrenache and syrah alongwith cinsault mourvegravedreand carignan ideal for making delectableMediterranean pink wines

Here is a gallery of a dozen in a varied price range worthtrying

Chacircteau Beaulieu Cocircteaux drsquoAix-en-Provence Roseacute2014 ($14) Tart fruitiness meets savory garrigue mdash aflexible wine that would go well with sandwiches and mostpicnic fare

Chacircteau Coussin ldquoSainte-Victoirerdquo Cocirctes deProvence Roseacute 2014 ($17) Close your eyes and yoursquoredrinking a fruity but balanced white wine with light butdefining tannins around the edges Pair this with summersalads flecked with poultry or seafood

Chacircteau de Brigue Cocirctes de Provence Roseacute 2014($12) Not complex but very luscious with lots of fruitycreaminess This would be a very nice wine to sip next to abowl of fresh and dried fruits

Chacircteau de Saint-Martin ldquoEternelle FavouriterdquoCocirctes de Provence Roseacute 2014 ($21) An excellent pinkmdash rich and gamey like a reserve Champagne robust yetcivilized with great depth and long flavor Would love it withfoie gras but any elegant pacircteacute would do

Chacircteau les Valentines ldquoCaprice de ClementinesrdquoCocirctes de Provence Roseacute 2014 ($18) This cinsault-grenache blend dances high across the palate mdash fresh butwith candied fruit drops flavors and hints of orange Nicewith thinly sliced aged hams

Chacircteau Saint-Maur ldquoExcellencerdquo Cocirctes deProvence Roseacute 2014 ($60) This wine is so delicate andelegant that it takes a second sip to get its true import mdash acombination of fresh-cut citrus and wood strawberries witha mild salinity that would pair it very well with good caviar

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Chacircteau Vignelaure ldquoLa Sourcerdquo Cocircteaux drsquoAix-en-Provence Roseacute 2014 ($17) Lots of red cherries but alsoan undertaste of fresh-baked brioche from an inventiveblend of cabernet sauvignon mixed in with grenachecinsault and syrah Great match for creamy fruit tarts

Checircne Bleu Vaucluse Roseacute 2014 ($30) Technically aRhocircne wine from a Provence setting it has great fruitfragrance and is very lively and lean with tart strawberriesgood minerality and crisp acidity Match this with passedtapas at your poolside party

Hecht amp Bannier Cocirctes de Provence Roseacute 2014($18) This is a full-bodied wine but one with goodstructure and freshness It has plump fruit mdash strawberriesand citrus mdash with pleasant prickly bitters around the edgesIf you love spritzers this is your pink

Jean-Luc Colombo ldquoCape Bleuerdquo Cocircteaux drsquoAix-en-Provence Roseacute 2014 ($12) Colombo is known for hisRhocircne reds but this wine comes from hills overlooking theport of Marseilles A blend of two-thirds syrah and one-third mourvegravedre it is soft on the palate with cloudycreaminess yet has good finishing acidity Try it alongside abowl of fresh-cut fruits with a splash of Cointreau

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La Villa Barton Cocirctes de Provence Roseacute 2013 ($20)This is an excellent wine one that would go great with afancy weekend buffet It is quite complex and refreshing mdashfull creamy yet very spicy with lots of citrus and a finish ofgamy and savory notes As vibrant as its apricot color

ldquoPure Provencerdquo Cocirctes de Provence Roseacute 2014($15) Roughly two-thirds grenache with syrah and a bit ofcinsault (some vintages substitute a white-wine varietyrolle which is Italys vermentino with a French accent) thisone is almost iridescent pink in color with hints of peach orapricot and a faint whiff of Provenccedilal herbs It works wellwith Asian-inflected dishes (soy ginger and lemongrassplay off it well)

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Roger Morris writes about wine food and travel for several publicationsincluding Robb Report Wine Enthusiast Intermezzo Sante SommelierJournal Beverage Media Drinks Drinks Business (UK) Plaisirs de Vivre(Canada) and Sommelier News He also contributes to the regionalpublications The Hunt Signature Brandywine and ccdwellcom Morris isalso author of the blog Been There Tasted That and may be contactedat londonbritainmsncom

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