While it seems the whole of Provence is talking about Moet Hennessy’s rather rapid acquisition of nigh on a quarter of the region, the winemaking team at Château Léoube continue the fastidious focus on quality that they have employed over the 20+ years that the property has been owned by the English Bamford family. Organic and biodynamic, this is an impressive estate, with the man in charge of the elevated standards over that period the talented winemaker, Romain Ott.

Léoube make a fine range of rosés, all delicately hued and impressively structured. The entry-level Love by Léoube is fashioned from fruit off the estate and from the general area. It has a slightly deeper colour than the rest of the range, with a gentle squeeze through the press to provide that, and the gentle tannins you’ll find on the palate.

Crafted from free run juice, the mainstay Rosé de Léoube delivers supreme finesse and elegance, the epitome of rosé refinement, while the flagship Secret de Léoube displays an even lighter touch. The three levels of rosé are now joined by Léoube’s Collection Rosé, a wine made more in the style and approach of a fine white Burgundy.

Alongside Léoube’s dazzling collection of rosés is an intriguing range of reds and whites. With the vineyards located to the southeast of the Rhône Valley, the style of these wines bears some similarity to those of their neighbours. The Love by Léoube rouge is a fresh, fruity style made for immediate drinking, while the Rouge de Léoube offers a slightly more structured style and the Secret has all the finesse and elegance you’d expect.

Just in time for the festive season, we have all three colours presented in a beautiful white gift box - a smart Provence trio. You’ll also find two rosé wines in a gift box and a rosé by itself. All now available online and instore.