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Chateau de Saint Martin Cru Classe

Chateau de Saint Martin Cru Classe
2020 Grande Réserve Rosé , Côtes de Provence

Pair this wine with:
Fish Pork Turkey

Category: Provence Rose

Date Tasted:
Country: France
Alcohol: 12.5%
91 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
$22

Chateau de Saint Martin Cru Classe
2020 Grande Réserve Rosé , Côtes de Provence

Pair this wine with:
Fish Pork Turkey

Category: Provence Rose

Date Tasted:
Country: France
Alcohol: 12.5%
Pale pink coral color. Aromas and flavors of perfectly ripe summer watermelon, raspberry pastilles, green apple, vanilla cream, and geranium with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity full body and a graceful, elegant, medium-long finish with no oak flavor. An absolute delight of a Provence Rosé; fruity, juicy, complex, lengthy and with a quenchingly dry finish.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Crisp & Lively, Fruity, Juicy & Smooth & Non-Oaky
Aroma Aroma: perfectly ripe summer watermelon, raspberry pastilles, green apple, vanilla cream, and geranium
Taste Flavor: perfectly ripe summer watermelon, raspberry pastilles, green apple, vanilla cream, and geranium
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry-yet-Fruity
Enjoy Enjoy: Now on its own and with food
Recipes Pairing: Baked Ham, Turkey, Grilled Salmon
Bottom Line Bottom Line: An absolute delight of a Provence Rose; fruity, juicy, complex, lengthy and with a quenchingly dry finish.

The Producer

Chateau de Saint Martin-Cru Classe

The Producer
Route des Arcs
Taradeau, 83460
France
33 00-33-4-94-99-76-76

Provence Rose

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Serve in a Rosé Wine Glass
Vin de Pays Rosé are rosé wines that are designated as a Vin de Pays or country wine from one of about 50 different departments (territories) in France. One of the most popular of these is Vin de Pays d'Oc from the Languedoc-Roussilon area in southern France, while Vin de Pays Vignobles de France represents the entire winemaking territories of France.

There are several red varieties that can be used to make a Vin de Pays Rosé, which are produced with minimal skin contact, as with most rosés. These varieties include Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

These rosés are light to medium-bodied and generally are dry or off-dry with moderate tannins and an earthy finish. Pair with simple bistro food such as salads or roast chicken.