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La Belle France
Comté Tolosan IGP, France
Our 93 Point two-time Gold Winning Comté Tolosan Rosé celebrates famed French Old World winemaking.
ABOUT THIS WINE:
![La Belle France](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/1694/mobile/La_Belle_France_2019_Rose%CC%81_P2LBF19ROS04_Label.png?1585870708)
La Belle France
Rosé
Did you know that Rosé wine is produced not by blending red and white wine but by leaving the red wine and skins in contact? Grape skins contain color, the inside of the grape is colorless. As a result, the color of a rosé wine will depend on which varietals are used, how long the skins and the juice are in contact, and at what temperature they commingle. Flavors and even aromas are also drawn from the skins during this very sensitive process. Our winemakers followed a lighter, Provençal style approach to making our Comté Tolosan Rosé. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.
ABOUT THIS WINE
![La Belle France](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/1694/mobile/La_Belle_France_2019_Rose%CC%81_P2LBF19ROS04_Label.png?1585870708)
La Belle France
Rosé
Did you know that Rosé wine is produced not by blending red and white wine but by leaving the red wine and skins in contact? Grape skins contain color, the inside of the grape is colorless. As a result, the color of a rosé wine will depend on which varietals are used, how long the skins and the juice are in contact, and at what temperature they commingle. Flavors and even aromas are also drawn from the skins during this very sensitive process. Our winemakers followed a lighter, Provençal style approach to making our Comté Tolosan Rosé. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.
![La Belle France](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/1694/desktop/La_Belle_France_2019_Rose%CC%81_P2LBF19ROS04_Label.png?1585870708)
WINE REGION:
![Outline of Comté Tolosan IGP](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/1812/normal/France.png?1616010292)
Comté Tolosan IGP
For unpretentious but boldly flavored wine, look no further than Comté Tolosan in the southwest of France. This sprawling region is bordered by mountains—the rugged Pyrenees to the south and the Massif Central to the northeast—with the Atlantic Ocean providing maritime influence from the west. Most Comté Tolosan wines come from along the banks of the Garonne River, where well-drained terraces help grapes develop a deep concentration of flavor. Malbec and Sauvignon Blanc are the most popular grapes here, but you will also see plenty of rare red and white blends made from local grapes like Tannat, Colombard and Petit Manseng. IGP (Indication Géographique protégée) within France’s wine classification system focuses on controlling regional and geographical origin. The category is less restrictive than the AOC classification and gives winemakers more freedom with style and taste profile when creating wines.
WINE REGION
![Outline of Comté Tolosan IGP](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/1812/normal/France.png?1616010292)
Comté Tolosan IGP
For unpretentious but boldly flavored wine, look no further than Comté Tolosan in the southwest of France. This sprawling region is bordered by mountains—the rugged Pyrenees to the south and the Massif Central to the northeast—with the Atlantic Ocean providing maritime influence from the west. Most Comté Tolosan wines come from along the banks of the Garonne River, where well-drained terraces help grapes develop a deep concentration of flavor. Malbec and Sauvignon Blanc are the most popular grapes here, but you will also see plenty of rare red and white blends made from local grapes like Tannat, Colombard and Petit Manseng. IGP (Indication Géographique protégée) within France’s wine classification system focuses on controlling regional and geographical origin. The category is less restrictive than the AOC classification and gives winemakers more freedom with style and taste profile when creating wines.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
![La Belle France 2019 Rosé](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/2977/desktop/P2LBF19ROS04_FLE.png?1605805846)
Pairs well with…
Sea Bass, Goat Cheese, Smoked Salmon
Pairs well with…
Sea Bass, Goat Cheese, Smoked Salmon
FLAVOR PROFILE
![La Belle France 2019 Rosé](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/2977/desktop/P2LBF19ROS04_FLE.png?1605805846)
Pairs well with…
Sea Bass, Goat Cheese, Smoked Salmon
Pairs well with…
Sea Bass, Goat Cheese, Smoked Salmon
TASTING NOTES:
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2627/normal/strawberry.png?1538088404)
Strawberry
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2593/normal/cherry.png?1538088419)
Cherry
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2622/normal/raspberries.png?1538088413)
Raspberry
"Faintly brassy color and clean, direct fruit that would be amenable to delicately flavored seafood. I would like to know more." - Mike Dunne, 2020 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition.
TASTING NOTES
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2627/normal/strawberry.png?1538088404)
Strawberry
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2593/normal/cherry.png?1538088419)
Cherry
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2622/normal/raspberries.png?1538088413)
Raspberry
"Faintly brassy color and clean, direct fruit that would be amenable to delicately flavored seafood. I would like to know more." - Mike Dunne, 2020 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition.
AWARDS:
La Belle France
4 TOTAL AWARDS
93 Points, 2020 Critics Challenge: International Wine Competition
90 Points, 2020 International Women's Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2020 Critics Challenge: International Wine Competition
AWARDS
La Belle France
4 TOTAL AWARDS
93 Points, 2020 Critics Challenge: International Wine Competition
90 Points, 2020 International Women's Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2020 Critics Challenge: International Wine Competition
![award medal](/static/e14f73c17a7583745a7c8399c9d1a731/1852b/Award-Medal-opt.png)
ABOUT THE BRAND:
![large bunches of red grapes on the vine](/static/1194e56820adfeee543f9cb0c258b6e1/524cb/grapes-1.jpg)
La Belle France
La Belle France brings the beauty and renowned reputation of French winemaking to wine drinkers in the modern era. With classic French varietals and blends from the country's diverse regions, we assure you these wines are delicious and refined with no translation necessary.
ABOUT THE BRAND
![large bunches of red grapes on the vine](/static/1194e56820adfeee543f9cb0c258b6e1/524cb/grapes-1.jpg)
La Belle France
La Belle France brings the beauty and renowned reputation of French winemaking to wine drinkers in the modern era. With classic French varietals and blends from the country's diverse regions, we assure you these wines are delicious and refined with no translation necessary.