There is a sort of wine called rosé that has some colour from the grape skins but not enough to be considered a red wine. Since it is the easiest to manufacture using the skin contact method, it might be the oldest known type of wine. The pink colour can range from a light "onionskin" orange to a vibrant near-purple, depending on the grape varietals and winemaking methods. In English-speaking nations, the wine is typically called rosé, rosado in Spanish, or rosato in Italian.
Rosé wine can be made using three main methods: blending, saignée, and skin contact. Rosé wines come in a variety of sweetness levels, from extremely dry Provençal rosé to sweet White Zinfandels and blushes. They can be made still, semi-sparkling, or sparkling. Rosé wines are produced using a broad range of varietals and are exported all over the world.
The skin contact method is used to produce rosé wine when it is the main product. After being crushed, black-skinned grapes' skins are left in contact with the juice for a brief amount of time—usually two to twenty hours. Instead of leaving the skins in contact during fermentation (as is the case when making red wine), the grape must be squeezed and disposed of. The finished wine's colour will become more vivid the longer the skins stay in contact with the liquid. See which rosé is the finest in the world by continuing to read.
The World's Top 10 Rosé Wines
Domaines OTT
Domaines Ott offers three excellent rosé wines from their estate. Domaines Ott is the best option for rosé wine from Provence. It comprises three estates: the Bandol AOC Château Romassan, the Côtes de Provence AOC Château de Selle, and the Côtes de Provence AOC Clos Mireille. Everybody has a unique terroir. They all have a lot in common, even though their flavour profiles are slightly different. Fresh fruit, salinity, and minerality characterize the rosé wines. Furthermore, Domaines Ott sells Étoile, 17,000 INR rare and superior Vin de France (VdF).
Château Minuty
The most popular rosé wine in France is Château Minuty, which is also the most popular wine in the nation. The estate has a protracted past. After World War II, the Farnet family planted vines on the Château Minuty estate, which they had acquired in 1936. In 1955, it was classified as a Cru Classé des Côtes de Provence. It was owned by the Farnet-Matton family for four generations before LVMH acquired the company in 2023. This vintage wine is primarily made of Grenache. 90% of it is Grenache, with 5% each of Rolle and Syrah. It ages for up to two years and includes notes of peach, red fruit, and tropical fruit. The estate red wine, Château Minuty Gabriel, is also produced by the Maison for 5000 INR.
Miraval
After buying the home and getting married there, former power couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie made Miraval famous. To manufacture rosé wine, they collaborated with the Perrin family, well-known Rhône Valley winemakers of the fifth generation. The house also makes Fleur de Miraval, a rosé Champagne that costs 10,000 INR. However, its premium cuvée, Muse de Miraval is available at 19000 INR. It is the priciest rosé in the world. Only two of the Château's best and oldest vineyard lots provide exceptional rosé wine. In addition to honey, it features overtones of tropical fruit, peach, and cherry. This unusual wine is made in extremely small quantities by Miraval.
Château d’Esclans
Many attribute the current rosé wine craze to winemaker Sacha Lichine, who created Whispering Angel, the 2006 rosé that started it all. Even if Whispering Angel is still a fantastic rosé, ultra-premium rosés from other producers, including Château d'Esclans, have surpassed it. These wines are robust, yet they are refreshing, in contrast to many rosés, which have mild flavours. Raspberries and strawberries are paired with undertones of pineapple, ginger, and black liquorice in Les Clans' tropical and spicy flavour profile. It costs 15000 INR.
Sainte Marguerite En Provence
Sainte Marguerite's famous Cru Classé appellation has been the foundation for the Fayard family's nearly 50-year winery expansion into a global enterprise. The 22 km2 of Sainte Marguerite en Provence is divided into 11 lots. This indicates that the vineyards' soils, exposure, and climate vary greatly. The mix is complicated because of the variety of wines used. The house also utilises Rolle and Cinsault in addition to its hallmark varietal, Grenache. It makes red and white wines, but Symphonie and Fantastique, two rosés, are its standout varieties. It costs 14,000 INR.
Donum Estate
This Sonoma, California estate specialises in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and uses organic and regenerative farming methods. The wine has a light salmon hue and is flavoured with lime, apples, berries, and peaches. The saline winds from San Pablo Bay are the source of the saltiness. It's a great opportunity to branch out and try various rosé wines, and it makes a nice contrast to a classic Provence rosé. You can buy it at 17,000 INR.
Château La Tour De l’Evêque
The Sumeire family has owned Château la Tour de l'Eveque since 1958. Its roots in Provence stretch back to the 13th century. It produces Sainte-Anne and Classique varieties of white, red, and rosé wines. The most famous bottle is Pétale de Rose costing 3000 INR. It is the region's first light pink rosé wine. In the 1980s, a winemaker wanted to try making a very pale pink wine. Using a specialised press, they turned to Champagne, which extracts the juice and little to no colour from red grapes. The Grenache grapes were gently pressed, yielding a light pink juice rather than the deep crimson colour one would anticipate from a dark fruit.
Clos Du Temple
Although most of France's best rosé wines come from Provence, other regions also produce excellent rosés. Rosé wine originally originated in Cabrières, Languedoc. Gérard Bertrand, a renowned winemaker from the south of France, produces an extremely expensive rosé called Clos du Temple. His main goals are to buy prestigious farms and use biodynamic farming to produce a variety of wines. Bertrand only utilises the best free-run juices from the press and vinifies each plot independently at Clos du Temple. Winemakers periodically agitate the lees as the wine ages on them in fresh oak barrels. The term "bâttonage" refers to this common process in Chardonnay. Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Viognier—a fragrant dry white wine variety uncommon in rosé—make up the blend. You can get a bottle of Clos du Temple at 17,000 INR.
Epoch Estate
While Paso Robles in the Central Coast region is home to several remarkable wineries with similar quality standards, Napa Valley may take the majority of the awards for California wine. While much of California's Central Coast is flat farmland, Pasa Robles is distinguished by its hills, large temperature variations that promote grape maturation while preserving acidity, and rich soils. Epoch Estate resides in Paso Robles. The winery makes Rhône-varietal white and red wines, some Bordeaux wines, and an excellent rosé for 15,000 INR.
Château Galoupet
Covering 190 acres of protected woodlands and 170 acres of vineyards, this Cru Classé winery is expansive. Although this famous winery dates back to the 19th century, Moët Hennessy bought it and gave it new life in 2019. The maison converted the land into organic vines with an emphasis on sustainability and biodiversity over three years. Their 80% recycled glass composition and 35% less weight than a standard rosé bottle highlight the brand's dedication to sustainability. Even though its debut vintage isn't until 2023, the rehabilitation of the Cru Classé vineyards has already given it recognition in the rosé world. One bottle of Château Galoupet costs around 8,000 INR.