It seems like every man and his dog has their own rosé these days. (Note to self: investigate rosé for dogs.) Something to do with the crossover success of Whispering Angel, I’m told, or the aesthetic appeal of pale pink on an Instagram feed, or the thumb-twiddling effects of 2020-at-large. But wherever you look, they’re there, aren’t they: white-teeth flashing, perma-poolside thrashing, pink wine-splashing founder-CEOs — podcasting that ripe-peach-with-good-minerality-and-a-pleasing-citrus-finish plonk into your beading glass, and waltzing all the way to the bank. But are any of their wines any good? We drank eight of them to find out.

Château Miraval Côtes de Provence Rosé

This is the ur-celebrity rosé — the Alpha variant, if you will. Professional Hollywood Portmanteau-ers Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie bought the 500 hectare Château Miraval back in 2011 for about $60 million, and set about ramping up its wine production. Their signature wine’s chubby, bell-shaped bottle departs from the slender exclamation points of traditional Provence pink, and has had many imitators of late. Its blend, on the other hand, is a traditional and classic combination for this neck of the woods: Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Rolle, grown on clay and limestone. It is pale and shimmering, and has a decent minerality that sits below notes of red berries, fleshy peach, and a peppy acidity. Does its best work, we suspect, with food — think sea bass, a touch of lobster, perhaps a fish stew. A delight, all in all.

The name’s a little naff and on the nose (but then again, so, many would argue, is Whispering Angel), but Jon Bon Jovi’s classic Languedoc-Roussillon wine is a surprising joy. (Apparently he originally wanted to call it Pink Juice, which is probably worse.) Dry, aromatic, and fruit forward, it is a Cinsault, Grenache and Mourvedre — expect ripe strawberry notes, a grapefruit-y acidity, and a pleasingly refined finish. Very, very nice.

Les Quelles de la Coste Rosé IGP Vaucluse

John Malkovich’s second career as a winemaker extraordinaire is piqued with the same dark whimsy as his acting work — the wines in question are made in the village of Lacoste in the Vaucluse region, where the Marquis de Sade famously lived. And this bright, pale, Cabernet-Sauvignon pink is a subtle, traditionally-styled Provence delight — albeit one made from a varietal unusual to the area. It sings with soft melon and peachy notes, along with a raspberry undercurrent and a refreshing acidity on the finish. Mouthwatering and aromatic.

Eyebrows were raised to high heaven when pint-sized pop starlet Kylie said she was bringing out a rose. But the truth is it’s not bad. At all. Though the supermarket version is labelled as a Vin de France because it’s a blend of grapes from various regions in the south, the higher-end drop is a combination of Grenache, Cinsault and Rolle, and is crafted down at Château des Anglades near St Tropez. Very drinkable, with blossomy aromas, alluring grapefruit notes and a sorbet-like acidity, it’s a very decent party wine.

Invivo X Sarah Jessica Parker Sud de France Rosé 

Another apricot-hued, fashion-minded pink with a classical Provence lean, the Sex and the City star’s Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah blend is made just north of Saint Tropez, and is alive with the melon-flecked, red-berry notes of the region. Rose-scented and summery, it would do a very serviceable job at a barbecue.

‘Congratulations’ are in order for the American rapper Post Malone, whose debut wine collaboration is an unexpected triumph. Apparently named after his favourite tarot card, the Nine of Swords, this sleek-bottled Provence-leaning pink exhibits floral notes of honeysuckle and orchard blossom, with spritzy red berries and a tangy acidity. Surprisingly understated, given the artist’s caperous reputation, Malone described the wine as the drink “for when you want to get a little fancy.”

Yet another traditional Provence pink, this time grown down in the wind-swept, pebble-dashed oils of Côtes de Provence. Pale pink in colour and almost glowing in the glass, it is aromatic and faintly peppery on the nose, before giving way to notes of peaches, apricot blossom and melon. Nectarine and raspberries play on the palate, with a full, rich finish and decent acidity. Best of all, Legend says it pairs perfectly with his famous fried chicken recipe.

At last! Something from our own green and pleasant land. Sir Ian Botham, who has been in the wine-game for longer than most of these fairweather dabblers, has most recently teamed up with the Kent-based Hush Heath estate to create a rose of true finesse. Crafted from champagne-classic varietals Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay, it is a minerally, dry rose with a peachy colour and lemon-peel notes among the crunchy red berries. In a blind test, we’d wager this would leapfrog most similar styles from the commanding Provence region. Deft and delightful.

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