Rose wine has gotten a bad rap, from Lancer's and Mateus of the 60s to the white zinfandel of recent years (which is generally considered a "blush", not a "rose", as roses are dry wines). Many people see the color of the wine, and don't even want to try it. Their loss.
Thankfully, Rose is making a comeback and becoming more popular than ever. The Bougrier Rose d' Anjou is one of my favorites; it has a little more sweetness than most roses, although that is still less than most California Chards, so don't be scared off by the fact that it's not as dry as a Tavel or Provance rose.
The nose is light, mainly of fresh strawberries. On the palate, there is an explosion of fruit, mostly strawberry, but a little raspberry mixed in; with just enough sweetness to keep it from being tart.
I would suggest this wine as a great summer afternoon, sitting on the porch type wine. But it's also food friendly, great with light meals, and actually worked remarkably well with a rather spicy Indian vegetarian dish. It's incredibly versatile, and works well with burgers off the grill, or equally well with turkey and stuffing, so keep it in mind come Thanksgiving time.
As a $10 refreshing wine, Recommended.
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