Domaine Saint Andrieu - L'Oratoire 2015
Provence
Rosé
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Typically Provençal grape varieties (Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Rolle) give this rosé a lovely light color with salmon hues and a charming, delicate nose. Round and fresh on the palate, with a lively citrus note. The perfect companion for aperitifs and Mediterranean cuisine!
Features
Estate
Domaine Saint Andrieu
Cuvée
L'Oratoire
Vintage
2015
Designation
Coteaux Varois en Provence
Region
Provence
Grape varieties
40% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 25% Cinsault, 10% Rolle
Terroirs
clay-limestone slopes
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
Direct pressing. Juice kept at low temperature. Fermentation at low temperature. Vinification at controlled temperatures between 16 and 18°C.
Alcohol content
13.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
light color with salmon highlights
Nose
a charmer with finesse
Mouth
round and fresh, marked by a beautiful vivacity on citrus notes
Serve
at 8-10°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2018
Food and wine pairing
perfect with aperitifs and Mediterranean cuisine
Domaine Saint Andrieu
Coteaux Varois en Provence
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated domain (2017 guide) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Acquired in 2003 and restructured by Jean-Paul and Nancy Bignon, who also own Ch. Talbot, a Saint Julien cru classé in the Médoc, this 26-hectare vineyard enjoys a privileged clay-limestone terroir at an altitude of 380 m, at the foot of the Bessillon. Two labels here: Dom. Saint Andrieu in Côtes-de-Provence and Oratoire Saint Andrieu in Coteaux-Varois, not to mention olive oil production.
Concours Général Agricole de Paris
Wine rated (2016 guide) Gold Medal (Concours Général Agricole Paris)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
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Note and review by M. DANIEL P. Published on 08/02/2019
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