Château Saint-Maur : M 2021

A complex and fresh Côtes de Provence rosé wine

The estate

Roger Zannier, owner of Quinta do Pessegueiro in the Douro region for over 25 years, acquired Château Saint-Maur in 2011 with the ambition of making it a benchmark for Provence wines. Located a few kilometres from Saint-Tropez, Château Saint-Maur has been a Cru Classé since 1955.

The vineyard

With a surface area of around one hundred hectares, the vineyard is located within the Côtes de Provence appellation on a clay-limestone soil rich in schist and quartz.

Vinification and ageing

The grapes are cold-macerated at low temperature, followed by ageing period in stainless steel tanks.

The blend

Cinsault (35%)

Grenache (25%)

Syrah (20%)

Mourvèdre (5%)

Cabernet Sauvignon (5%)

Tibouren (5%)

Rolle (3%)

Clairette (2%)

Château Saint-Maur’s 2021 M rosé wine: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Colour

Brilliant, the colour is a beautiful pale pink with salmon hues.

Nose

The nose gives off delicious fruity fragrances (red fruit, gariguette strawberries)

Palate

This wine seduces the palate with its notes of strawberry and pomelo. The finish is persistent, delicious and refreshing.

Food and wine pairing

Château Saint-Maur's M rosé 2021 will pair beautifully with meat (a veal roulade with herbs and parmesan, lemon chicken), vegetables (stuffed vegetables, a Thai vegetable wok), fish (salmon tartar, spaghetti alle vongole) or cheeses and desserts (fresh goat's cheese and redcurrant jelly, strawberry tart).

Service

For a pleasurable tasting experience, serve at 6°C.