Roseblood: the taste of Provence in Covent Garden

In the vibrant heart of Covent Garden, London welcomes a destination that perfectly captures the spirit of refined lifestyle: the Roseblood Courtyard Summer Terrace, created by Courtyard Wine Cellars. Surrounded by flowers and an atmosphere of understated sophistication, the highlight is a rosé that immediately won my admiration.

At the centre of the experience is the Roseblood Rosé 2024 from the historic Château d’Estoublon, an estate founded in 1489 and located in the Alpilles of Provence. Crafted from Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and a touch of Rolle, this cuvée reveals a vibrant freshness and aromatic elegance, balancing floral notes, stone fruits and a refined mineral finish. It is a rosé of the highest order, positioned among the most remarkable of the region.

Equally captivating is the 1489 Rosé, a signature cuvée that pays homage to the year of the Château’s foundation. Structured, complex and expressive, it goes beyond the expected freshness of Provence, presenting a couture character from its striking bottle to its sophisticated palate.

Today the Château d’Estoublon belongs to an exclusive circle of French luxury houses, standing alongside names such as Chanel, Hermès and Louis Vuitton. Each label reflects a spirit of artistry, shaped by its owners including Carla Bruni Sarkozy, who describes Roseblood as a creative composition inspired by the estate’s rose garden.

To sit in Covent Garden and savour wines that embody centuries of Provençal savoir faire is to experience a journey across borders without leaving the city. The Roseblood Courtyard Summer Terrace is more than a wine experience: it is an elegant urban retreat, ideal for those who live London to the fullest as well as those discovering it on their travels.