I hope you all had a fun and safe July 4th celebration. Yesterday we opened one of the great wines of Provence. It was just under a year ago that my wife and I embarked on our journey to Chateau Miraval, one of the great properties in Provence. 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).

For years they have made their Miraval wine which has been a really good value at around 25 USD. A few years back they have decided to release their top wine, the ‘Muse de Miraval’ which is a magnum only bottling that is not only in gorgeous packaging but is a joy to drink right now. Here is my review of the 2021 ‘Muse de Miraval’ Rose and learn more about this famed wine at https://www.miraval.com/en/home/

2021 Chateau Miraval ‘Muse de Miraval’ Rose- A very exciting new wine out of Provence, the 2021 Chateau Miraval ‘Muse de Miraval’ is a new wine that is magnum-only. It is the top wine produced at this historic estate, as the ‘Muse’ combines a combination of old vine Grenache and Rolle grapes. On the nose this shows off shades of flint and white peach alongside beautiful red fruits. The palate is soft and refined with a silky texture and glorious sense of length. This is just a joy to consume right now with its sinfully good combination of weight, length and flavor range. Drink 2023-2030- 93