Opening this bottle is like traveling to the South: a balance of sunshine and freshness, gourmandise and lightness. A fruity rosé, full of finesse and minerality, with a crisp texture. On the nose, citrus fruit gradually gives way to red fruit and tangy notes of English candy. A summer must-have!
Features
Estate
Château Saint-Esprit
Cuvée
Les Affiches & Crocé Spinelli
Vintage
2022
Designation
IGP Var
Region
Provence
Grape varieties
40% Grenache, 40% Cinsault, 20% Syrah
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual during cool morning temperatures
Winemaking
De-stemming followed by light cold maceration before pressing, then low-temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks, blocking malolactic fermentation.
Breeding
In stainless steel vats
Alcohol content
12.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Salmon-colored with silver highlights
Nose
Citrus aromas gradually give way to red fruit and acidic English candy notes.
Mouth
Fruity and elegant, refreshing with a touch of acidity
Serve
Between 10 and 12°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
Ideal for barbecues, poolside aperitifs, charcuterie platters, fruit salads...
Château Saint-Esprit
IGP Var
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Cité (Vin réussi)
About the domain :
On this former property of the Confrérie du Saint-Esprit (12th century), a place of pilgrimage at the crossroads between Draguignan and Lorgues, stretch the 15 ha vineyard acquired in 1955 by Richard Crocé-Spinelli's father. Richard, an oenologist, succeeded him in 1985 and now works with his wife Hélène and children Mathilde and Florent. The estate is in organic conversion.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine noté Cité
About the domain :
Owners of Château Saint-Esprit for 4 generations, the Croce-Spinelli family produce great wines in Provence with passion and respect for their land.
Customer reviews
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