Whispering Angel is considered a benchmark for Provence rosé wines. The 2019 vintage features a pale salmon color with aromas of fresh red berries, floral notes, lemons, cantaloupe, orange peel, peaches, and ripe strawberries with savory spices. It has a full, lush, and ripe mouthfeel that’s bone dry, with a smooth, creamy finish, medium body, hints of tannins, and bright acidity. The wine is fruity and lightly textured, offering notes of melon, crushed red berries, lemongrass, white and stone fruits, and a touch of minerality, without any astringent aftertaste.

Food Pairings

This versatile rosé pairs well with a broad range of cuisines, making it highly approachable. Recommended pairings include seafood like salmon sashimi or unagi, salads, grilled dishes, and light appetizers. It also works as an aperitif on its own or with savory spices and fresh fruits.

Critics Reviews

The 2019 vintage has an average critic score of 90/100 across multiple reviews. Key reviews include:

• James Suckling: 91 points – “A rosé with lemons, cantaloupe, orange peel and peaches. Just a hit of bitterness. Medium-bodied with hints of tannins. Fruity, yet not over the top. Crispy and creamy. Summer pleasures.”
• Wine Enthusiast – “Fruity, lightly textured, with pepper and bright acidity, ready to drink.”
• Andreas Larsson – “Pale rosé color; pure and floral nose with melon, crushed red berries, and lemongrass; good grip, finely textured, with gentle tannin/extract, bright acidity, supple red fruit, and a long substantial finish.”
• Jancis Robinson – “Rosé with lemons, cantaloupe, orange peel, and peaches; medium-bodied with hints of tannins; fruity, crispy, and creamy; drink now.”
• Falstaff – “Pastel colors; sweet cherry, almond milk, marzipan; taut and juicy, with good density, delicately sweet fruit, racy acidity, mineral underpinning, fresh pithy finish, and good length.”
• • Revista Adega – “Fresh, captivating, and very enjoyable, with white, red, and stone fruits accompanied by floral and herbal notes, firm and creamy texture, and vibrant acidity.”
  • Gismondi on Wine – “Pale pink with orange twist; luxury of scent, flavor, and texture; wild strawberries, light cinnamon spice, silky mineral palate.”

  On Vivino, it has an average user rating of 4.1 out of 5.

Drink Window

This rosé is ready to drink now (as of its release), with a suggested window starting from 0+ years, emphasizing its freshness for immediate enjoyment. It’s designed for anytime drinking, from mid-day to midnight, though rosés like this are best consumed young to preserve their vibrant fruit and acidity. Given the current date (2025), it may have passed its peak but could still be enjoyable if stored properly.