Made from a certified-organic blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Clairette and Rolle, the 2019 Cotes de Provence Rose Corail is a bit darker-hued than most of its peers. Crushed stone and ground spices mark the nose, alongside hints of red berries and citrus. It's light to medium-bodied, with ample complexity, a gentle, silky texture and a long, spice-driven, savory finish. It's not a typical Cotes de Provence rosé, but it's better for it, showing some distinctive character.

A perennial standout, Corail is on point in 2019, with subtle scents of rose petals and salt air, and tangy, fresh strawberry flavor. Raimond de Villeneuve blends it from a range of grapes (syrah, grenache, carignan, cinsault and mourvèdre, as well as vermentino and clairette), all farmed biodynamically at his estate on the edge of Bandol