2023 Chateau D'Esclans Les Clans Rose Cotes du Provence

(95 Points) None of these rosés could be described as anything other than pale, but the 2023 is marginally paler than its three predecessors and more like the 2017 in its peach, rather than salmon, tone. The nose is still quite primary, not unexpectedly, and potent, too. A jasmine floral note, peach-like fruit, citrus and creamy richness all move seamlessly on to the palate, there joined by pure red berry fruit, citrus freshness and oak that is already comfortably integrated. The overall effect is impressive in its balanced combination of succulence, volume, vivacity and structure. Les Clans seems to have reached a new level in this vintage, despite it being a vintage of challenges for the region as a whole.  Decanter