Jacques Florent Rosé 2019 3L

This refreshing rosé has “summer” written all over it! Winemakers Benoit and François Moutard have decades of experience producing wine in Burgundy, where they cultivate not only beautiful vineyards but a hands-off approach in the cellar as well. That philosophy lends itself perfectly to redefining the 3L bag-in-box format, rescuing it from its former reputation of being a dumping ground for cheap, carelessly made wine. The fruit for this rosé comes from sustainably grown vineyards in the Costières de Nîmes, with vines averaging 30+ years in age. It is predominantly carignan picked specifically for rosé, which was fermented in stainless steel after a short amount of skin contact. The addition of a touch of grenache vinifed in the saignée method (the “bleeding” off of juice from a batch of red wine) adds depth and texture. After fermentation the wine was filtered, fined with bentonite (vegan), with judicious sulfur usage to preserve its natural character. In an eco-friendly container, this is oh-so-refreshing: tart cherry and watermelon flavors, aromas of sunkissed flowers and dusty seashells, and a crisp, dry finish with a spritz of sea spray all combine to evoke the perfect day at the beach. Sustainably grown, vegan.