La Galinière

Château de la Galinière sits on the Cengle plateau east of Aix-en-Provence, in the village of Châteauneuf-le-Rouge, with Montagne Sainte-Victoire rising behind it. The estate covers 122 hectares at altitude, planted on red clay and sand soils that include bauxite deposits, a characteristic of this part of Provence that concentrates minerals and influences the aromatic profile of the wines.

The vineyard is certified organic and grows Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rolle, and Viognier across the estate. The core range is Côtes de Provence: rosé, white, and red, plus a méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine. The area is one of the most recognisable rosé appellations in the world, which gives Galinière's wines a ready reference point for drinkers familiar with the style.

Their alcohol-free range operates under the Sensation label and currently includes a still rosé and a sparkling rosé, both taken to 0% ABV. Provençal rosé translates reasonably well to the dealcoholised format: the pale colour, delicate red fruit, and herb character are largely carried by the grape variety and terroir rather than the alcohol, which means the base wine has something worth preserving.

The Sensation wines are available to buy directly through the château's online shop. UK availability through specialist importers is limited, making them something of a find for drinkers interested in estate-produced alcohol-free rosé from a credible wine-growing region.

The Collection

Provence Rosé