Hampton Water 2019 Rose, Languedoc-Roussillon

Jesse Bongiovi, son of legendary rocker Jon Bon Jovi is the man who along with his partner Ali Thomas created a brand that's exploded onto the wine scene, Hampton Water Rose. One good reason for their success is that it is produced by highly acclaimed winemaker and proprietor of outstanding vineyard estates in the South of France, Gerard Bertrand. 

It's a blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Syrah. The grape varieties were harvested separately when each of them was just at the right level of  ripeness. Bertrand selected the best plots to create this wine. The grapes were de-stemmed, cooled down to 47°F and transferred to the press to extract the rosé wine must. Particular attention was paid to the pressing to ensure that only the first, highest-quality juice was kept. The juice is then left to settle according to the precise aromatic profile that was targeted. Fermentation lasted between 15 and 30 days. Finally, after light fining, the wine was bottled early to preserve the fresh, fruity character of the grapes.