Mas de Valériole “Vé” — IGP Méditerranée Rosé 2025
Just ten miles south of Arles — where Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Picasso once set up shop to capture the Camargue’s spellbinding southern light — the Michel family stewards Mas de Valériole, a 45-hectare estate founded in the early 15th century. Certified organic since 2006, the estate’s vineyards sit on a mosaic of sand, clay, limestone...Show More >
Mas de Valériole “Vé” — IGP Méditerranée Rosé 2025
Just ten miles south of Arles — where Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Picasso once set up shop to capture the Camargue’s spellbinding southern light — the Michel family stewards Mas de Valériole, a 45-hectare estate founded in the early 15th century. Certified organic since 2006, the estate’s vineyards sit on a mosaic of sand, clay, limestone, and alluvial loam deposited by the Grand Rhône, cooled by a steady Mediterranean wind that keeps alcohol modest and freshness intact. “Vé” is a local Provençal expression meaning “Look at that!” — and this rosé earns the exclamation.
A blend of 70% Caladoc (Grenache × Malbec), 15% Merlot, and 15% Marselan (Grenache × Cabernet Sauvignon), harvested at night to keep the fruit cool, pressed directly, and given a brief passage in stainless steel before bottling. The result is bright and salt-tinged: raspberry, ripe citrus, and a sneakily long finish at a modest 13% ABV. Breezy Provence freshness with a wild, Camarguais soul.
Producer: Mas de Valériole (Michel Family), Camargue, Provence, France
Vintage: 2025
Appellation: IGP Méditerranée
Blend: 70% Caladoc, 15% Merlot, 15% Marselan
Farming: Certified Organic
Vinification: Night harvest, direct press, stainless steel
ABV: 13%
Size: 750ml
Tasting Notes: Raspberry, ripe citrus, salt-tinged freshness, long finish
Best Paired With: Grilled seafood, summer salads, charcuterie, ratatouille, light pasta dishes
Camargue rosé with a sense of place — Vé is Provence’s wild side in a glass.
