Touraine Azay le Rideau Rosé La Surprise

After Bandol, Azay le Rideau in the Loire Valley was the second rosé given AOC status in France in the 1930s. For tourists, it's famous for the beautiful Renaissance Chateau, but for wine lovers, Azay le Rideau is known as the hometown of Grolleau, which was traditionally made into rosé. Hauts Baigneux's version comes from a single vineyard actually called "La Surprise" - perhaps because of the suprisingly great wines that come from the parcel each year. It's a savory, food friendly rosé with great depth.