An elegant, expressive and beautifully perfumed Cru Classé Côtes de Provence Rosé, combining delicate floral aromatics with exotic fruit, citrus freshness and quintessential Provençal finesse.
The 2025 Éternelle Favorite is a particularly distinctive rosé, led by the indigenous Tibouren grape alongside Cinsault and Grenache. Pale and luminous in the glass, it offers an exuberant bouquet of flowers, watermelon, and pink grapefruit, then reveals a fresh, silky palate filled with exotic fruit and citrus.
Sophisticated yet wonderfully refreshing, this is Provence rosé with genuine personality.
Region: Provence, France
Appellation: Côtes de Provence AOP
Vintage: 2025
Classification: Cru Classé
Grapes: Tibouren · Cinsault · Grenache
Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
Soil: Clay & Gravel
Harvest: At night
Style: Dry Rosé
The grapes are harvested during the cooler nighttime hours to preserve freshness and aromatic intensity.
Following approximately six hours of skin contact, the wine is gently pressed and fermented at low temperatures, emphasizing its delicate color, expressive aromatics, and fresh fruit character.
Nose:
Highly aromatic and beautifully perfumed, with iris, wisteria, lilac and jasmine layered with fresh watermelon and pink grapefruit.
Palate:
Fresh, elegant and expressive. Cherry blossom introduces a beautifully floral character, followed by exotic notes of star fruit and passion fruit alongside refreshing grapefruit.
Structure:
Medium-bodied for a Provence rosé, with an attractive combination of fruit concentration, freshness and silky texture. The wine has considerably more personality and aromatic intensity than a simple poolside rosé while remaining wonderfully refreshing.
Finish:
Long, elegant and vibrant, with lingering citrus, delicate flowers and exotic fruit.
Éternelle Favorite is one of Château de Saint-Martin's most distinctive rosés and a beautiful expression of the estate's Cru Classé terroir.
The presence of Tibouren, one of Provence's traditional Mediterranean varieties, gives the wine an aromatic personality that distinguishes it from more conventional Grenache-dominated Provençal rosés.
Cinsault contributes delicacy and freshness, while Grenache provides fruit, texture and structure.
The result is a rosé that is simultaneously floral, exotic, fresh and elegant—sophisticated enough for the dining table yet effortlessly enjoyable as an aperitif.
The 2025 vintage shows Éternelle Favorite at its most aromatic and expressive.
Floral notes of iris, lilac, and jasmine dominate the bouquet, complemented by watermelon and pink grapefruit.
The palate moves toward more exotic fruit, with star fruit and passion fruit adding complexity while grapefruit provides freshness and definition.
It is a beautifully expressive young Provence rosé designed to capture the brightness, elegance, and Mediterranean character of the vintage.
Drink now – 2028
Éternelle Favorite is most compelling when youthful, when its floral aromatics, exotic fruit, and citrus freshness are particularly vibrant.
Enjoy over the next two to three years for maximum freshness and aromatic intensity.
Serving Temperature: 8–10°C
Serve chilled but not excessively cold. Letting the wine warm slightly in the glass will reveal much more of its floral and exotic-fruit character.
The combination of floral aromatics, exotic fruit, and refreshing citrus makes Éternelle Favorite unusually versatile for a Provence rosé.
Excellent with:
Rock Lobster · Smoked Salmon · Ceviche · Tuna Tartare · Sushi · Shrimp · Grilled Mediterranean Fish · Burrata · Niçoise Salad · Mediterranean Vegetables · Goat Cheese
Pair with Caribbean lobster, fresh fish ceviche, or smoked salmon.
The wine's grapefruit freshness works beautifully with seafood, while its exotic fruit and floral character complement rather than overwhelm delicate flavors.
For Cayman, this is exactly the style of rosé I would serve well chilled with a long lunch, fresh seafood, or as an aperitif on a warm afternoon.
It has the freshness guests expect from Provence rosé, but the aromatic personality of Tibouren gives it enough individuality to stand apart from the many pale rosés on the market.
