Domaine Saint Andrieu : L'Oratoire de Saint Andrieu 2024

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the L'Oratoire Rosé 2024 from Domaine Saint Andrieu

Tasting

Color
Beautiful color of a delicate powdery pink, evoking the finesse and elegance characteristic of the great wines of this region.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet reveals itself generous and expressive, releasing gourmet notes of pan-seared raspberry and ripe nectarine, subtly complemented by exotic aromas of star fruit.

Palate
On the palate, this wine charms with its freshness and perfect balance between fruity and floral notes. The finish, lively and dynamic, recalls citrus with a beautiful persistence of grapefruit aromas, offering a sense of lightness and immediate pleasure.

Food and Wine Pairings

This rosé pairs perfectly with seafood tapas for a convivial aperitif. It also happily accompanies a chicken tagine with dried fruits.

A high-altitude rosé from the Coteaux Varois en Provence combining freshness and elegance

The Estate

Located on the foothills of the Alps and surrounded by majestic Provençal landscapes, the Domaine Saint-Andrieu charms with its 18th-century bastide and its wines crafted in a state-of-the-art cellar.

Owned since 2003 by Jean-Paul and Nancy Bignon, also owners of Château Talbot, a major name in the Saint-Julien appellation, Domaine Saint-Andrieu's vineyard covers 30 hectares at an elevation of 380 meters. A continental microclimate and numerous springs providing ample water resources are ideal conditions to ensure the vineyard's optimal development.

In a constant quest for excellence in producing cuvées that authentically express their terroir and respect nature, Domaine Saint-Andrieu has been certified HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) since June 2017.

The Vineyard

Located at 380 meters elevation in the Coteaux Varois en Provence, the vineyard benefits from a clay-limestone terroir that gives the wines their characteristic minerality. This altitude brings natural freshness to the grapes, allowing the production of rosés that are both expressive and balanced, perfectly representative of this appellation known for the finesse of its wines.

The Vintage

The 2024 vintage was marked by a mild spring followed by a dry, hot summer, ideal conditions for the optimal development of the grapes. The harvest, carried out between September 1st and 15th, allowed for harvesting grapes at perfect maturity while preserving their natural freshness.

Vinification and Aging

The berries destined for this rosé undergo gentle direct pressing followed by vinification at a controlled temperature of 16°C and parcel-based fermentation.

Blend

Grenache (52%), Syrah (22%), Cinsault (20%) and Rolle (6%).