(2024) The IGP Mediterranée appellation is a relatively new one that covers all of Provence, but extends north into the southern reaches of the Rhône Valley and includes the island of Corsica. All of that is rosé wine country, but the blend of grapes allowed here is greater, and in this case includes Merlot as well as Grenache and Syrah. It's a very nicely realised wine, fragrant and delicate with watermelon and rose-hip over a hint of peach, then a dry but fruity and mouth-filling palate of pulpy red berries. It has a pleasing ripple of texture and very nicely balanced acidity. At its very low price, and occasionally on offer even lower, it is really rather good. Watch the video for more information.

(2015) 12.5% abv. From Rhône-based Jean-Luc Colombo, the appellation of IGP Mediterranée covers Provence and part of the Rhône, so it is difficult to specify the precise origin of this pale to medium, salmon pink wine, a blend of Syrah, Cinsault and Mourvèdre. Very subtle but pert and charming on the nose, with just the lightest floral and cherry aromas. In the mouth it is similarly cool and restrained, the dry, small red berry fruit matched by a cleansing apple and lemon acidity, in a quiet but elegant wine.