Provence Rosé · The Rosé Renaissance
Sacha Lichine bought a neglected château in 2006 and set out to prove rosé could be taken seriously. Whispering Angel became the wine that started what's now called the "Rosé Renaissance."
~13% ABV75clCôtes de ProvenceBone-Dry Style
Heritage
🏆Sparked the "Rosé Renaissance" in 2006
🏆Over 10 Million Bottles Sold Annually
Founder Sacha Lichine, from the Bordeaux family behind Château Prieuré-Lichine and Château Lascombes, brought founding winemaker Patrick Léon's international expertise to a then-overlooked Provence estate — together they helped establish the pale, bone-dry style that's now the modern benchmark for rosé.
Tasting Profile
StrawberryRed FruitSavoury SpiceMineralCitrus
Pairs Well With
🦿Light Seafood
A house-cited pairing
🍣Salmon Sashimi
Clean and precise together
🥒Salads
Light, easy pairing
🍸Apéritif
Built for mid-day to midnight
Perfect With Chocolate
At a Glance
Origin
Côtes de Provence, France
Estate
Château d'Esclans, acquired 2006
Founding Winemaker
Patrick Léon
Questions
Why is Whispering Angel considered so influential?
Founder Sacha Lichine's 2006 relaunch of Château d'Esclans is widely credited with sparking the "Rosé Renaissance" — introducing more serious winemaking techniques to Provence rosé and helping establish the pale, bone-dry style now considered the category standard.
Is this the same producer as Château d'Esclans' higher-tier rosés?
Yes — the same estate also makes Rock Angel, Les Clans and Garrus, progressively more serious and age-worthy expressions, with Whispering Angel as the accessible entry point.
How should I serve it?
Well chilled, ideally around 8–10°C — it's designed to be enjoyed across a wide range of occasions, from a light lunch to an evening apéritif.
Delivery
⚡ 30–45 min across Greater London
📦 Next-day UK-wide
🎁 Gift wrap available at checkout
18+ Please enjoy Whispering Angel responsibly. For guidance and support, visit
drinkaware.co.uk.