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Leoube 'Love by Leoube' Rose 2020
Vintage Character
The 2020 Love by Léoube Rosé comes from a notably early Provence season. After a wet autumn, the winter was exceptionally mild and dry, pushing vine development ahead of schedule. A cooler March slowed growth without erasing that lead; flowering still arrived ten to fifteen days early in many vineyards. Hot, dry July weather brought some water stress, and the earliest sectors began picking around mid-August. For rosé, that sequence made the balance between flavour and acidity particularly important. The regional report found healthy fruit and good sugar-acid balance, helped by cooler conditions and some rain later in the harvest.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Love by Léoube Rosé is an organic Côtes de Provence wine built primarily on Grenache and Cinsault in the 2020 release, at 13% alcohol. Its appeal is a dry, pale and energetic style: redcurrant and raspberry meet white peach and a bright citrus edge, with enough fruit to stay engaging without becoming heavy. The 1500 ml magnum format suits a shared table, though size does not change the wine's essential identity. Serve it cool with grilled prawns, octopus salad, tomato-based dishes or thyme-scented chicken. The crisp finish helps with Mediterranean herbs and seafood, while the soft fruit makes it easy to offer as an aperitif.
Winery Background
Château Léoube farms organically near Bormes-les-Mimosas on the Var coast. The property places vines near the sea and uses its coastal environment as part of its rosé identity. Romain Ott is the winemaker behind the Love range, designed as a convivial expression of the estate's Provence character. For this 2020 wine, the vintage's early rhythm explains why preserving freshness was central, while the Grenache and Cinsault pairing supplies approachable red-fruit character. It is made to be shared, in generous format, at a relaxed table.
The 2020 Love by Léoube Rosé comes from a notably early Provence season. After a wet autumn, the winter was exceptionally mild and dry, pushing vine development ahead of schedule. A cooler March slowed growth without erasing that lead; flowering still arrived ten to fifteen days early in many vineyards. Hot, dry July weather brought some water stress, and the earliest sectors began picking around mid-August. For rosé, that sequence made the balance between flavour and acidity particularly important. The regional report found healthy fruit and good sugar-acid balance, helped by cooler conditions and some rain later in the harvest.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Love by Léoube Rosé is an organic Côtes de Provence wine built primarily on Grenache and Cinsault in the 2020 release, at 13% alcohol. Its appeal is a dry, pale and energetic style: redcurrant and raspberry meet white peach and a bright citrus edge, with enough fruit to stay engaging without becoming heavy. The 1500 ml magnum format suits a shared table, though size does not change the wine's essential identity. Serve it cool with grilled prawns, octopus salad, tomato-based dishes or thyme-scented chicken. The crisp finish helps with Mediterranean herbs and seafood, while the soft fruit makes it easy to offer as an aperitif.
Winery Background
Château Léoube farms organically near Bormes-les-Mimosas on the Var coast. The property places vines near the sea and uses its coastal environment as part of its rosé identity. Romain Ott is the winemaker behind the Love range, designed as a convivial expression of the estate's Provence character. For this 2020 wine, the vintage's early rhythm explains why preserving freshness was central, while the Grenache and Cinsault pairing supplies approachable red-fruit character. It is made to be shared, in generous format, at a relaxed table.
Product details
Wine TypeRosé
WineryLeoube
Grape VarietiesGrenache, Cinsault
WinemakerRomain Ott
CountryFrance
Expert Rating—
RegionProvence
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionCotes de Provence
Alcohol Level13.0
Classification (Ranking)—
Format1500ml
Prices
Omtis Fine Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$465
HK$465
