Chamarre Rose
French rose, blended across regions, priced for the everyday table.
The story behind Chamarre
Chamarre is a French brand built in the mid 2000s by OWS, Oenophile Wine Services, under president Hubert Surville, to sell French wine to American shoppers without the appellation rulebook. Instead of one estate, Chamarre blends grapes across regions, pulling Cabernet Sauvignon for structure and Grenache for red fruit into its rose.
The label leads with the grape, not a chateau, which is exactly why it moves. We have poured it for customers who want a dry French rose and do not want a lecture. The core rose is a Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache blend, still, around 12 percent alcohol, made to drink young and cold.
Explore the Chamarre range
Four Chamarre bottlings sit on our shelf, from the value rose up through Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet. The rose leads the lineup.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamarre Fruity Rose 750mL | Rose, Cabernet and Grenache | About 24 proof (12% ABV) | Bright red fruit, crisp, dry finish, serve well chilled |
| Chamarre Grand Res Pinot Noir 750mL | Red, Pinot Noir | Not stated on label | Light red cherry, soft tannin, versatile table red |
| Chamarre Chardonnay 2008 750mL | White, Chardonnay | Not stated on label | Mature Chardonnay, older vintage, drink soon |
| Chamarre Cab/sauv Grande 06 750mL | Red, Cabernet Sauvignon | Not stated on label | Cassis and cedar, structured, older vintage red |
| Chamarre Fruity Rose 750mL | Rose, Southern France style | About 24 proof (12% ABV) | Approachable, juicy, built for charcuterie and salads |
Which Chamarre is right for you?
Chamarre keeps French wine in everyday territory. The Fruity Rose runs $7.98 for a 750mL, the Grand Res Pinot Noir $9.98, the 2008 Chardonnay $12.98 and the Cab/sauv Grande 06 $12.99. That is real French blending at a price that does not ask you to think twice. Stock shifts, so call ahead at (631) 343-7200 before you drive out to Commack, and we will tell you what is on the shelf that day.
Dry, cold and under eight dollars, so a second bottle is easy.
Light Pinot Noir at $9.98 covers dinner guests without a splurge.
An older Cabernet vintage to taste how Chamarre blending ages.