
Miraval
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2 wines on the Miraval shelf, chosen one at a time.

2 wines on the shelf
Château Miraval sits in Correns, France's first 100% organic commune, in its own private valley. The property lies within a landscape of ancient woodlands interspersed with olive groves, creating a distinctive terroir. Since 2012, the estate has been overseen by the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel, whose expertise transformed Miraval into one of Provence's serious winemaking names. You're buying from a producer that controls every stage—from vineyard to bottle—with both the resources and the commitment to do it right.
The estate's 50 hectares of terraced vineyards sprawl across elevations reaching 350 metres, where the high altitude serves as the engine of Miraval's quality: cool nights moderate warm days, allowing grapes to develop delicate aromas while maintaining brightness on the palate. Beneath the vines lies a composition of chalk and clay—soils that naturally manage water retention during dry spells and facilitate drainage when rain arrives—creating the conditions for wines of equilibrium and finesse.
Every detail of production reflects deliberate choice. Grapes are hand-picked in early morning cool and hand-sorted twice before crushing. The rosés use gentle pressing to extract precise colour; Syrah undergoes the saignée method to add depth. Fermentation happens in individual lots within temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with each variety kept distinct before the winemaker brings them together post-fermentation. For the white Rolle, 10% is aged in 228-litre oak barrels with bâtonnage—stirring the lees—to build texture and roundness. This isn't industrial winemaking. It's the difference between a wine that tastes like Provence and one that tastes like itself.
Start with the 2025 Côtes de Provence Rosé (92pts, Bacchus Magazine). A blend of Cinsault and Grenache with a pale pink colour, it delivers raspberry and cherry aromas with bone-dry palate and lingering perfume. This is the signature wine that rebuilt Miraval's reputation.
If you want something with more edge, the 2024 Sainte Victoire (92pts, Decanter; 92pts, James Suckling) comes from rocky clay-limestone soils of the Upper Arc Valley and shows racy acidity and supple texture—the Mistral wind's influence on the grapes is audible in the glass.
The 2019 Côtes de Provence Blanc (90pts) is pure Rolle (Vermentino) with almond and white peach character, lifted by oak ageing that adds texture without weight.
The 2025 Studio Rosé (90pts) is a lighter, more approachable blend for everyday drinking—less structured than the main cuvée, but still clean and dry.
These rosés and the white work across the Mediterranean table. Pair the Côtes de Provence Rosé with grilled fish, herb-crusted lamb, or goat's cheese salad. The Sainte Victoire's racy acidity cuts through richer fare: bouillabaisse, saffron seafood, or even roasted chicken with olives. The Blanc suits shellfish, white fish en papillote, and salads with citrus dressing. All three handle garlic and herbs without flinching.
The Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel has overseen production since 2012. Miraval is 100% organic, hand-harvests and hand-sorts grapes twice, and ferments each variety separately in temperature-controlled tanks. Estate control ensures quality at every stage.
Château Miraval sits in Correns, France's first 100% organic commune. Terraced vineyards at 350 metres elevation create cool nights that preserve delicate aromas and acidity. Clay and chalk soils regulate water naturally, balancing vine nutrition.
Start with the 2025 Côtes de Provence Rosé (92pts) for classic Miraval. Try the Sainte Victoire (92pts) for racy, mineral style. The Blanc (90pts) suits seafood. The Champagne Rosé (97pts) is for special occasions.
The Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel has overseen Miraval since 2012. The estate sits in Correns, France's first 100% organic commune, in Provence's private valley landscape.
Miraval specializes in crisp, dry rosés from Cinsault and Grenache, plus a mineral white from Rolle. The 2025 Côtes de Provence Rosé scored 92 points and showcases raspberry and cherry with bone-dry palate.
Miraval wines range between £15.65 and £277.50. The everyday Studio Rosé starts at £15.65, whilst the Côtes de Provence rosés and whites sit around £25–£27, with premium Champagne rosé at £277.50.
Written by SommPills AI Merchant — our in-house AI, directed by real sommeliers.