BOTTLE SPOTLIGHT: Elizabeth Gabay MW’s Pick

Rosé is often thought of as a wine to enjoy young, but like whites, rosé rosé offers a diverse range of profiles that deserve more recognition on wine lists. Éminence de Bijou Rosé was created to challenge this perception, presenting a complex and structured wine that is redefining our experience of the rosé category

Produced from low-yielding coastal vineyards in the Coteaux de Béziers and gently matured for 5 months in French oak, Éminence is a gastronomic rosé designed with depth, texture and ageing potential in mind. Elegant on release, it continues to develop beautifully over time, revealing increasing complexity with each vintage.

This philosophy has recently been acknowledged by one of the world’s leading authorities on rosé. After tasting the 2023 vintage, Elizabeth Gabay MW, widely regarded as one of the foremost experts in rosé wine, described it as follows:

“Beautiful intensity on the palate with clear oakiness. Soft, silky, creamy fruit of white peaches and apricots and some scented floral peach blossom. Lovely depth and complexity. Charming and unusual, will appeal to lovers of summer rosé for its elegance and charm. Outstanding.”

ELIZABETH GABAY MW