A Rosé with its Own Rosé-Infused Macaron

Posted on 23/05/2023 by Sheree

This is likely to be the next big thing across the pond!

Château d’Estoublon’s Roseblood Rosé has recently debuted in the US two ways – in the glass and in the form of a decadent rosé-infused macaron from Maison Ladurée. The collaboration with Maison Ladurée will be offered as part of a full-immersion rosé inspired Afternoon Tea (on offer at select Maison Ladurée locations) that features everything from Roseblood sorbet to a Roseblood Religieuse—a delicate choux pastry filled with crème pâtissière and flavoured with Roseblood-poached peaches – sign me up!

Château d’Estoublon, while new to the US market, has been producing wine since 1489. Located in the southern slopes of the Alpilles, in the heart of Provence, the Chateau is an idyllic 200 acre estate renowned for its exceptional olive oils and wines. Indeed, some of France’s biggest names own the estate –a partnership of three families: Courbit, Prats, and Carla Bruni and Nicolas Sarkozy. The three families also own Château Beaulieu (appellation Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence) and Domaine de Cantarelle (appellation Coteaux Varois). The Chateau d’Estoublon is also a member of Comite Colbert, an organisation founded in 1954 by Jean-Jacques Guerlain that brings together select luxury brands dedicated to promoting and sustainably developing French savoir-faire.

The wine speaks for itself, regardless of ownership or association. Made with organic grapes, Roseblood is crafted from a blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Tibouren—a lesser-known but intriguing grape varietal that has its origins in Greece. Tibouren brings weight and body to a rosé, with distinct botanical notes of Provence’s native “garrigue” (a term that describes the classic Mediterranean scrub plants such as rosemary and lavender). The wine is rosewater hued with fruity notes. It’s a wine that plays well across the culinary spectrum.

The Estate d’Estoublon is located in the village of Fontvieille – a 10 minute drive from Les Baux de Provence – inside National Park Les Alpilles between Arles and St Remy de Provence in South of France.

Aerial View of Estoublon Estate

The Domaine and its 18th century castle are located inside a peaceful and exceptional 341 acre estate in a provencal landscape (47 acres of vines and 254 acres of olive trees) with green hills, plains, olive groves and vineyards.

View of the Chateau and its rose garden

Chateau d’Estoublon’s 18th century building was renovated in 2016, and embellished by French architect Christophe Tollemer in 2020. Over 1,500 sq metres (15,000 sq ft) and two stories, the Chateau counts 22 rooms, with ten bedrooms and suites which differ in size, atmosphere and decor – perfect for a large family gathering or special occasion.

The Salon d'honneur

The Chateau’s atmosphere is both enchanting and cozy, a tailor-made experience with the comfort of a provençal family home.

Suite La Cavaliere

There’s a multitude of outdoor activities at the Chateau: tennis, pétanque, yoga classes, horse riding, heated swimming pool, electric bikes and a vintage 2CV car to drive around the domaine. A highlight? The loop trail, a 45 minute walk inside the estate through the vineyards and olive groves with directional signage, twelve informative and educational stops to understand its terroir, fauna, history and economic history.

Le Bar

Inside the Chateau, there’s a fitness studio, a wellness suite with a hamman, a theater room, a billiard table and a beautiful library filled with blond oak bookcases with old collections about history, geography, art and literature – bliss.

Breakfast by the pool

You can enjoy meals either on the terrace under a magnificent pergola festooned with white wisteria, by the pool or with a picnic in the vineyards from fresh and seasonal products sourced from the best local producers and the Chateau’s potager.

Outdoor area