Today we share one of the great Hollywood stories that lands us in Provence. A marvelous combination of Hollywood drama and great wine, Chateau Miraval is a highly scenic 1,200 acre estate in Provence, which was founded by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Married at Miraval, Pitt and Jolie prior to their split lived there since 2008. The property boasts pine forests, olive groves, terraced hillsides, working vineyards, a private lake as well as a moat. Much of the chateau dates back to 17th century, including 35 rooms in the main house as well as several tenant residences.The estate also contains remains of a Romanesque chapel, as well as the famed vineyard from which the Miraval Rose comes from. The recording studio at Miraval has housed some famous musicians including personal favorites Sting and The Cranberries (R.I.P. Dolores O’ Riordan).
Purchased in 2012 for an estimated $60 million, records indicate that in 1252 philosopher and theologian Saint Thomas Aquinas visited the Miraval estate. The vineyard itself is very large, Jean-Pierre and Francois Perrin are the iconic vintners behind this great Rose wine that produce white and rose wine from the 500 hectare property. They produce a ton of Rose (roughly 200,000 bottles) and despite the quantity of wine produced, the quality of the wine has been apparently throughout the past five vintages. The 2021 Miraval Rose (OB, 92) is one of the great vintages of this wine that I have tasted, as the quality seemingly continues to increase. This is a dazzling Rose with great nuance and texture. Learn more about Miraval at http://miraval-provence.com/en/ Here are the new Miraval wine reviews.
2021 Chateau Miraval ‘Studio by Miraval’ Rose- The really good 2021 ‘Studio by Miraval’ offers white peach and lychee notes alongside delicate red fruits with stony undertones on the nose. Really well-balanced, with good poise and a smooth mouthfeel, this is delicious Rose that is downright killer for the price. Drink 2022-2026- 90
2021 Chateau Miraval Rose- The beautiful 2021 Chateau Miraval Rose was sourced from their best parcels (Muriers, Longue, Romarin), as well as from a selection of vineyards close to the village of Correns. A blend of Cinsault, Rolle, Grenache and Syrah, this reveals beautiful gardenia notes alongside wild strawberry and guava notes with Mandarin orange rind aromatics that all take shape in the glass. Very soft and round on the mouth, this reveals in its wet stone, green papaya, wild mushroom and dazzling array of red fruit flavors. Enjoy this at a warmer temperature to take in the sensational range of aromatics and flavors. Drink 2022-2029- 92