A paler-hued blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah, the 2022 Costieres de Nimes Rose Fleur d'Eglantine gives up aromas of crushed stone, lime zest and ripe peaches. Medium-bodied, it's a silky-textured, streamlined offering, with a long, elegant finish.

A pale rosé that's predominantly Grenache and Mourvèdre, with a little Syrah, the 2017 Costieres de Nimes Rose Fleur d'Eglantine is full flavored. It's medium-bodied, with a rich, concentrated mouthfeel and ample flavors of fraises des bois, hints of garrigue and a long, mouthwatering finish.

The 2009 Fleur d’Eglantine is a delicate, light pink-colored wine that is finished with a screw top (unusual in this traditional viticultural area). Fresh strawberry, cranberry, and cherry fruit notes emerge from this light to medium-bodied, dry, crisp rose. Consume it over the next 6-9 months. Costieres de Nimes, an appellation centered around the ancient Roman settlement of Nimes, just south of Chateauneuf du Pape, remains one of France’s top sources for value wines. Chateau Mourgues du Gres has been producing successful wines for as long as I’ve been tasting in this region, and their current portfolio includes two strong whites, two strong roses, and a bevy of delicious reds. The 2009 Fleur d’Eglantine rose includes 30% Mourvedre and 10% Syrah, whereas the 2009 Galets Rose has 40% Syrah and much less Mourvedre. Both wines contain 50% Grenache. Both are outstanding roses that are vinified in stainless steel and bottled early to preserve their fruit and freshness.Importer: Peter Weygandt, Weygandt-Metzler, Coatesville, PA; tel. (610) 486-0800; fax (610) 486-6452