Spring rosés to try right now

Our collaborator Claude Boileau, sommelier certified CMS and WSET3, as well as Normand Boulanger from the Gentologie team offer you some choices of spring rosés to enjoy the good weather.

The Spring rosés by Claude Boileau, Sommelier

Buti Nages rosé 2018, Costières de Nîmes, France

The winemaker Michel Gassier still shines with this organic rosé dry, refreshing, with aromas of strawberry and red cherry, it is seductive in short mouth, it has what it takes to delight us!

• 60 of % Grenache noir
• 40 of % Syrah

Find Buti Nages in SAQ

• SAQ Code: 427625

Miraval Côtes de Provence 2017, Provence, France (also offered in magnum)



The famous Maison Perrin offers us a very good fresh pink with pink highlights with strawberry and raspberry on the palate, it is digestible and bright, it has everything to fascinate the guests. Learn more about Miraval here.

• 60 % of Cinsault
• 20 % of Syrah
• 15 % of Grenache
• 5 % of Rolle

Find the 750 ml of Miraval in SAQ

• SAQ Code: 12296988

Find the magnum of Miraval in SAQ

• SAQ Code: 12996255

Domaine Le Pive Ma Bohème 2017, Languedoc-Roussillon, 
 France

From the renowned Maison Jean Jean, this organic rosé from the Camargue Sands with reddish hues near the ocean displays cherry notes and is subtly acidic. Floral, long in the mouth … What finesse! (a nice alternative, if it is not offered in your SAQ, Le Pive Gris).

• 100 of % Grenache gris

Find Le Pive Ma Bohème in SAQ

• SAQ Code: 12883672

Find Le Pive Gris in SAQ

• SAQ Code: 12521663

The Spring Rosés suggestions of Normand Boulanger, Gentologie Editor-in-chief

Champagne Taittinger Cuvée Prestige Brut, Champagne, France

Here, from Maison Taittinger , a great product, you may have seen it in our recipe for Quebec Crab and Sea Urchin Salad by Grégory Faye. This champagne is perfect. Refined, lively, a perfect balance.

• 30 % of Chardonnay
• 70 % of Pinot Noir (of which 12 to 15% of still red wine)

Find the Taittinger Cuvée Prestige Brut in SAQ

• SAQ Code: 372367

Côte des Roses, Gérard Bertrand, Languedoc, France

Dry and fresh, this Languedoc rosé will make you experience other emotions. Without forgetting its bottle, in a rose shape, which is a gift in itself.

• 60 % of Grenache
• 30 % of Cinsault
• 10 % of Syrah

Find the Côte des Roses in SAQ

• SAQ Code: 13845791

Charles & Charles Rosé, Washington, United States

Not the easy-to-use American fruity rosé that we loved in the 90s. The latter, even if there are some notes of fruit, will be rather fresh in the mouth. From the beautiful Washington State in the North of the United States of America.

• 67 % of Syrah
• 14 % of  Cabernet Sauvignon
• 9 % of Grenache
• 7 % of Mourvedre
• 2% of Cinsault
• 1% of Counoise

Find the Charles & Charles Rosé in SAQ

• SAQ Code: 13189017

Conclusion

Spring rosé is more than a seasonal trend—it’s a ritual that marks the return of longer days and outdoor living. With these carefully curated selections from Claude Boileau and Normand Boulanger from the Gentologie team, you’re well-equipped to navigate this season’s finest offerings. Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner or simply enjoying a quiet terrace moment, let these rosés be your companions. Here’s to spring.