($18, Romano Brands Fine wines): Regular readers of WineReviewOnline.com know I’m not a great fan of rosé — except when it has bubbles — often preferring a chilled light red wine instead.  But Maison Belle Claire’s 2015 caught my attention because it delivers more complexity than most rosé.  It may be the blend — roughly equal parts Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault — that imparts complexity and makes it come across like a light red wine.  Whatever it is, here is a rosé with substance and the invigorating acidity that keeps it bright and fresh.  It’s a perfect choice for the classic salad Niçoise this summer.
90 Michael Apstein Jul 12, 2016