3 Provence Rosé Wines for Valentine’s Day

Provence rosé has an easy Valentine’s Day connection: pale pink color, bright fruit and a style that works well with lighter dinners. In early 2023, we highlighted three bottles from Provence that stood out for different reasons.

Editor’s note: This roundup reflects wines we covered in 2023. Vintages, blends, tasting notes, pricing and availability can change from year to year.

Domaine Terre de Mistral Rosalie

The bottle we covered was made with Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah. We found it pale pink, light and floral, with red-berry notes and a crisp finish. It was the most delicate of the three and made sense with seafood, salads or a lighter meal.

Domaine Saint Andrieu

This was the fuller, bolder option in the group. The blend we covered included Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault, with darker berry aromas, more body and a touch of spice. It paired more naturally with grilled foods, richer dishes or a cheese board.

Manon

Manon was another pale Provence rosé with a lighter profile. The bottle we tasted leaned toward strawberry, raspberry and floral notes with a clean finish. It worked well as an easy sipping wine or alongside seafood and salads.

Which Provence Rosé Fit Best?

For a lighter, more delicate style, Rosalie and Manon were the better fits. Domaine Saint Andrieu was the choice for someone who preferred a rosé with a little more weight and fruit intensity.

If you are comparing other giftable bottles from the same era, our affordable alcohol gifts guide includes several other 2022 tasting-based picks.

Bottom Line

All three worked for different kinds of Valentine’s dinners. Rosalie was delicate and floral, Saint Andrieu was richer and fruitier, and Manon was crisp and easygoing. The exact vintages and availability may be different now, but the comparison still helps explain how these three Provence rosés differed when we tried them.