Château Saint-Roseline - La Chapelle de Sainte-Roseline 2012
Provence
Rosé
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New vintage, the 2011 was rated: Bettane & Desseauve 17/20
This rosé shows exceptional aromatic complexity and refinement, developing aromas of grapefruit and exotic fruit on the nose. It is an explosion of exotic fruit and citrus aromas on the palate, where balance comes from the subtle marriage of density and vivacity...
Features
Estate
Château Sainte-Roseline
Cuvée
Cru Classé La Chapelle de Sainte Roseline
Vintage
2012
Designation
Côtes de Provence Cru Classé
Region
Provence
Grape varieties
95% Mourvèdre, 5% Syrah
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soil, east-west exposure of the vineyard for maximum sunshine.
Viticulture
reasoned cultivation
Harvest
partly manual
Winemaking
controlled temperatures throughout alcoholic fermentation to optimize aromatic expression
Breeding
on lees with stirring
Tasting & pairing
Eye
clear, bright salmon-pink colour
Nose
exceptional aromatic complexity and refinement, developing aromas of grapefruit, exotic fruit and citrus.
Mouth
an explosion of exotic fruit and citrus aromas. The exceptional balance of this wine is due to the subtle marriage of density and liveliness.
Serve
serve between 12 and 14°C
Open
1/2h before service
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2015
Food and wine pairing
A fine, gourmet table rosé that's a perfect match for Asian and Oriental cuisine, as well as rock fish and white meats...
Château Sainte-Roseline
Côtes de Provence
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Estate rated (2016 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
Château Sainte-Roseline is a magnificent property and the Var's leading tourist attraction, with its chapel decorated with frescoes and mosaics by Chagall, Bazaine and Ubac, and a bas-relief by Giacometti. It's a magical place in Provence. The château is in fact an 11th-century abbey founded by a hermit. Roseline, daughter of the Marquis de Villeneuve, Seigneur des Arcs, was Mother Prioress of the Abbey from 1300 to 1329. She was beatified in the 19th century, and her body now lies beneath a glass flask in the chapel. Today, Aurélie Bertin should be sanctified, for she has restored the vineyard, located near Les Arcs-sur-Argens, which covers over 100 hectares. Hospitality is the property's strong point, and tours (with tastings) are organized throughout the year, in a variety of languages.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine rated (guide 2016) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Surrounding the 11th-century abbey of Sainte-Roseline, and its chapel where the saint's relics rest, this former vineyard of the bishops of Fréjus (where Pope John XXII stayed) stands alongside olive trees and forests on a 90-hectare estate. In 1994, Bernard Teillaud undertook the renovation of the property, and in 2007, his daughter Aurélie Bertin Teillaud took over the estate. One of the eighteen crus classés in Provence and one of the pillars of the appellation, it is often noted for its reds.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine noté (guide 2016) Sélectionné (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the estates that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).
About the domain :
Since 1994, Bernard Teillaud, a property developer from Grenoble, has invested a large part of his fortune in creating Sainte-Roseline, a unique setting in Les Arcs-sur-Argens. The 93-hectare vineyard produces beautifully crafted wines in several levels of cuvée: Lampe de Méduse, Prieure and finally La Chapelle, in whites, rosés and reds. The domaine also offers a wide range of wines for the trade. For the past ten years, Aurélie Teillaud has been at the helm of Sainte-Roseline, which she continues to develop and promote worldwide. The latest vintages show that the estate is maintaining its high standards, and is now one of Provence's best-selling estates. The Teilaud family also owns Château des Demoiselles, in La Motte.
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