Chateau Saint-Maur Excellence Rose 2020 Cotes de Provence

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Grapes: Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Tibouren, Carignan, Rolle.

Pale salmon pink and limpid robe.

Nose: aromas of white fruit and flowers.

Mineral and fresh on the palate with fine floral notes, with hints of white peach, apricot and lychee.

Perfect as an appetizer with fried or grilled shrimps or bar with fennel.

Located in Cogolin, in the middle of a natural setting, Château Saint-Maur, classified Cru, is anchored in Provence’s and its wine’s history. 10 km to Saint-Tropez, west of the plain that connects the slopes of the Maures Massif to the sea, the estate can be proud of its splendid building built in the end of the 19^th century, in a style reminding Moorish Spain’s, with elements from the 18^th century. At its foot, its narrow houses then the vines, covering the hillsides between scrublands and cork oaks.

The vineyard is managed by a family of winegrowers, whose origins can be found in the Douro valley in Portugal, where it still exercises its talents.

It is a 34 hectares vineyards, with a chalky mica and schist soil that benefits from a wonderful south-east exposure, thus getting maximum sunlight for the longest time, two traits that make these wines outstanding.

It is a classified Cru belonging to the elitist list of 18 classified Crus from the Côtes de Provence, right at the top of the 320 vineyards with this designation.

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