Hampton Water Rose
Pale Languedoc rosé, dry and built for the ice bucket.
The story behind Hampton Water
Hampton Water comes out of the Languedoc, the wide sun struck band of southern France that runs from the Rhone toward Spain. It is a Provençal style rosé, blended from Mediterranean grapes and vinified for pale color, dry fruit and clean acidity rather than weight. No oak, no waiting.
The brand was started by Jon Bon Jovi and his son Jesse Bongiovi with French winemaker Gerard Bertrand, whose estates across the Languedoc do the production work. We have poured it on this counter since it first landed, and it has held its place because it tastes like the beach rather than the cellar.
Explore the Hampton Water range
Three formats, one wine: the 750mL for a normal Tuesday, the 1.5L and 3L for a crowd that intends to stay a while.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Water Rose 750mL | Rosé, Languedoc | 12.5% ABV | Pale salmon, dry, strawberry and citrus, crisp finish |
| Hampton Water Rose 1.5L | Rosé, Languedoc, magnum | 12.5% ABV | Same pale dry blend, built for a table of glasses |
| Hampton Water Rose 3L | Rosé, Languedoc, large format | 12.5% ABV | Party format, keeps the bottle cold longer |
| Hampton Water Rose 750mL, chilled | Rosé, served cold | 12.5% ABV | Ice bucket, oysters, a hot afternoon on the deck |
| Hampton Water Rose 750mL, by the case | Rosé, Languedoc, mixed order | 12.5% ABV | Stock the fridge, drink through the summer |
| Hampton Water Rose 1.5L, chilled | Rosé, magnum, served cold | 12.5% ABV | Backyard grill, paper cups, no ceremony |
Which Hampton Water is right for you?
The 750mL is $19.99, which is the number that matters here. You can spend more on pink wine from Provence and get a prettier label, but you will not get more drinkability per dollar. The 1.5L runs $39.99 and the 3L $109.99, both worth asking about since large formats move in and out of the rack. At this price, buy two. One goes in the ice and one waits its turn.
Magnum pours for a full table without a second trip to the fridge.
$19.99, dry, cold, gone before dinner is off the grill.
One bottle, twenty glasses, and it stays cold through the toast.