2004 Commanderie de Peyrassol Cotes de Provence rose, France

By S. Irene Virbila

July 20, 2005 12 AM PT

Provence hasn’t seen such a terrific vintage for roses in decades; I can’t stop collecting and drinking them. They’re perfect for the aperitif hour, going easily from tapenade and salade a la nicoise to grilled shrimp and even a roast chicken perfumed with lemon and herbs.

I’m currently smitten with the rose from Commanderie de Peyrassol, a domaine that takes its names from the Knights Templar who owned the property until the French Revolution.

For the record:

12:00 a.m. July 22, 2005 For The Record
Los Angeles Times Friday July 22, 2005 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 2 News Desk 2 inches; 76 words Type of Material: Correction
Wine of the Week -- The Wine of the Week feature in Wednesday’s Food section said that the Commanderie de Peyrassol domaine takes its names from the Knights Templar who owned the property until the French Revolution. The Knights Templar owned the property until the early 1300s, when it was seized by the king of France. The Knights of Malta then controlled the property until the French Revolution, when it was taken over by the state.
For The Record
Los Angeles Times Wednesday July 27, 2005 Home Edition Food Part F Page 3 Features Desk 2 inches; 78 words Type of Material: Correction
Wine of the Week -- The Wine of the Week feature in the Food section last week said that the Commanderie de Peyrassol domaine takes its names from the Knights Templar who owned the property until the French Revolution. The Knights Templar owned the property until the early 1300s, when it was seized by the king of France. The Knights of Malta then controlled the property until the French Revolution when it was taken over by the state.

A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault, it’s a pale watermelon pink, with a crisp, refreshing acidity and a touch of tangerine and strawberries in the taste. Dry and full-bodied, it’s something like summer.

Quick swirl

Region: Provence

Price: About $15

Style: Dry and full-flavored

Food it goes with: Olives, salads, grilled shrimp and chicken

Where you find it: The Wine Country in Signal Hill, (562) 597-8303; Red Carpet Wines in Glendale, (818) 247-5544; Silverlake Wine in Silver Lake, (323) 662-9024.

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For the record:

12:00 a.m. July 22, 2005: For The Record
Los Angeles Times Friday July 22, 2005 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 2 News Desk 2 inches; 76 words Type of Material: Correction
Wine of the Week -- The Wine of the Week feature in Wednesday’s Food section said that the Commanderie de Peyrassol domaine takes its names from the Knights Templar who owned the property until the French Revolution. The Knights Templar owned the property until the early 1300s, when it was seized by the king of France. The Knights of Malta then controlled the property until the French Revolution, when it was taken over by the state.
For The Record
Los Angeles Times Wednesday July 27, 2005 Home Edition Food Part F Page 3 Features Desk 2 inches; 78 words Type of Material: Correction
Wine of the Week -- The Wine of the Week feature in the Food section last week said that the Commanderie de Peyrassol domaine takes its names from the Knights Templar who owned the property until the French Revolution. The Knights Templar owned the property until the early 1300s, when it was seized by the king of France. The Knights of Malta then controlled the property until the French Revolution when it was taken over by the state.

2004 Commanderie de Peyrassol Cotes de Provence rose, France

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