Basic Information
Name – 2016 Domaine Loubejac Rose
Region – Oregon – Willamette Valley
Varietal – Blend of Grenache, Mourvedre, Pinot Noir and Syrah
Pricing – $14.99
Acidity – High
Alcohol Content – 13.2%
Appearance
Bottle – The bottle is clear with a white label and black font. Really simple with Willamette clearly situated across the front similar to their pinot noir.
Wine – Wine is a light salmon in color with minimal rim variation.
Aroma/Nose
There is a nice peach scent to this wine followed by some citrus. Has a slight alcohol burn as well.
Texture/Body
This is a lighter bodied yet crisp rosé. It has a slight creaminess in texture, which I found to be different. Not thick by any means but a softness to the feeling of the wine on the palate.
Tasting
The flavor profile of this wine is full of bright peach, strawberry and cream. Shortly followed by a citrus note.
Finish
This wine has a medium finish that consists of a real mineral like component.
Overall Experience
This Domaine Loubejac Rose was the first wine to kick off our family vacation in Disney and I loved it. The Domaine Loubejac Rosé was a nice Rosé to help beat the Orlando heat. Lots of fruit forward flavor in this wine with a touch of cream.
Pairings
Food – Hard Cheeses, Pork, Poultry or Veal
Cigar – Ave Maria Divinia
Wine Publication Ratings
Wine Cellar – 88/100
Winemakers Tasting Notes
Bright and fresh with aromas of strawberry cream, white peach, and raspberry. Soft and lively on the palate with a grapefruit-citrus accent carrying away the refreshing finish.
About Domaine Loubejac – http://domaineloubejac.com/