LCBO Food & Drink Summer 2021

Estandon Vignerons, Terres De Saint-Louis Coteaux Varois en Provence LCBO 234575, $14.55 Scorching days and cool nights in high- altitude vineyards let Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah ripen slowly, developing subtle hints of red berry, peach and watermelon. Herbal,

Miraval Côtes de Provence VINTAGES 342584, $24.95 Superb fruit from the Château Miraval estate in the centre of Provence gives a wine of exceptionally elegant balance. The nose suggests redcurrants, citrus peel and fennel while tangy acidity works beautifully with seafood.

Cave d’Esclans, Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence VINTAGES 325076, $29.95 Sophisticated, silky and elegantly dry, this is the iconic benchmark for Provençal rosé. Ripe canteloupe, mandarin and peach aromas swirl around a discreet spine of firm minerality. Its length is the stuff of legend.

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