Château Galoupet Cru Classé Rosé 2002

Winery Background and History

Château Galoupet, a Cru Classé estate classified in 1955 in Côtes de Provence, sits near Bandol on the Mediterranean coast. Owned by Moët Hennessy, the estate practices sustainable viticulture and is recognized for producing premium Provence rosés alongside its historic Cru Classé status  .

Producer and Wine Maker

The Moët Hennessy team oversees production, utilizing precise optical sorting, gentle pressing, and careful blending from multiple estate vineyards. The goal is to balance delicate floral aromatics, minerality, and firm structure — aligned with the Cru Classé philosophy.

Vineyards and Micro Climate

Grapes originate from diverse terroirs in Côtes de Provence, planted on rocky, schist, and clay soils near the coast. Mediterranean breezes, warm days, and cooling nights provide saline freshness and aromatic purity.

Vinification & Aging Methods

The 2002 vintage was produced using traditional rosé techniques—free-run juice from Grenache and southern Rhône varietals, fermented in stainless steel to preserve delicate aromas. Minimal lees contact ensures clarity and crispness.

Tasting Notes

Pale yet vivid, this vintage offers crisp, dry notes of rose petals, peach, citrus zest, and fine minerality—supported by a firm yet elegant structure, with saline finish and herbal nuance ().

Food & Wine Pairing

Ideal with garden salads, green vegetables, grilled shellfish, Provençal charcuterie, and light seafood dishes—its dry, elegant profile complements fresh, seasonal fare  .

Service Methods and Temperatures

Serve chilled at 8–10 °C in a tulip or medium-bodied rosé glass to preserve freshness and amplify minerality. No decanting needed, gentle rest after opening suffices.

Storage and Aging Potential

Although rosé is typically consumed young, the 2002 Cru Classé can be cellared for up to 15–20 years when stored cool (10–12 °C) and upright. By 2025, expect mature tertiary notes, gentle texture, and lingering salinity.

Grape Varietals & percentage used

A blend of southern Rhône red varietals—including Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, and possibly Tibouren—specific percentages not disclosed.

ABV (Alcohol by Volume)

Approximately 12.8–14 % ABV