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Precocious by Raimes Rosé 2025 is a distinctive English still rosé from Hampshire, made entirely from Pinot Noir Précoce. Produced by one of our favourite Hampshire sparkling wine producers, this is a dry, fresh and beautifully fruit-driven wine; it combines vibrant red berry character with juicy cherry and delicate wildflower notes.
Precocious offers a fresh perspective on the early-ripening Pinot Noir Précoce grape. At 12.5% ABV and suitable for vegans and vegetarians, it is an elegant, easy-drinking Hampshire rosé wine that works equally well as an aperitif or alongside food.
The name Precocious is fitting – Pinot Noir Précoce is an early-ripening relative of Pinot Noir, well suited to England’s cool-climate conditions because it reaches maturity earlier in the growing season.
Raimes uses Pinot Noir Précoce in their sparkling wines, but in this case it is used to produce a dry English rosé with a clear sense of freshness and red-fruit character. The result is a wine that sits comfortably alongside the growing number of high-quality still rosés being produced in southern England.
The 2025 vintage shows bright, juicy cherry and red berry flavours, lifted by floral wildflower notes. The palate is fresh and dry rather than sweet, with the naturally vibrant acidity associated with English wine providing energy and balance.
Raimes is owned by the fifth generation of the Raimes family, Augusta and Robert. The family have been farmers in Hampshire for five generations, with land on the historic Tichborne Estate where they grow wheat, barley and oilseed rape and also raise a herd of traditional pedigree Hereford cattle. Situated, as they are, on the chalky soils of the South Downs, I guess it was only a matter of time before they started growing grapes for sparkling wine production.
Their first 10 acres of vineyards were planted in 2010 with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier – the holy trinity of sparkling wine production. As well as this English rosé wine, Raimes also produce a Classic Brut, a Blanc de Noirs, a Blanc de Blancs, Rosé and Demi-Sec. Their wines are always produced as a vintage.
Vineyards Close to Alresford
The Raimes vineyard is located near the village of Tichborne, close to Alresford, in the South Downs. The chalky soils of the South Downs are essentially the same lump of chalk which runs from the soils of Champagne, under the channel, to the white cliffs of Dover, through Kent and Sussex and into Hampshire. The chalk lends a particular minerality that helps to achieve a delicate balance of ripeness, acidity and berry aroma.
We’re proud to champion the growing quality of English wine, with a carefully selected range from Hampshire and across the UK. Explore our English wine selection, including Precocious by Raimes Rosé, or visit our Fareham shop to discover more. Buy Precocious by Raimes Rosé 2025 online or visit Fareham Wine Cellar today.
Colour: Pale rosé.
Aroma: Bright red berries, juicy cherries and delicate wildflower aromas.
Palate: Fresh, dry and fruit-forward, with vibrant cherry and berry flavours balanced by refreshing acidity.
Finish: Clean, lively and refreshing, with lingering red-fruit character.
Precocious is a wonderfully versatile wine – the combination of fresh acidity and juicy red-fruit flavours makes it particularly well suited to lighter dishes where a full-bodied red would overwhelm the food.
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It is equally enjoyable served chilled on its own, making it an excellent choice for summer lunches, garden gatherings and relaxed entertaining.
Precocious by Raimes is a dry English still rosé wine from Hampshire. The 2025 vintage is made from 100% Pinot Noir Précoce and has an alcohol content of 12.5%.
No. Although Raimes are most famous for their Hampshire Sparkling wine, Precocious is a still rosé wine, focusing on the fresh red-fruit character of Pinot Noir Précoce.
Precocious 2025 is made from 100% Pinot Noir Précoce. Pinot Noir Précoce is an early-ripening relative of Pinot Noir that is becoming increasingly popular in English vineyards.
No. Precocious is a dry rosé. Its juicy cherry and red berry flavours give an impression of ripe fruit, but the wine is fresh and dry on the palate.
Serve Precocious well chilled, around 8–10°C. Chilling the wine helps emphasise its fresh acidity, juicy red-fruit character and refreshing finish.
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