Château Saint-Maur : M 2022

An expressive and generous Côtes de Provence rosé wine

The estate

Roger Zannier, owner of Quinta do Pessegueiro in the Douro Valley for over 25 years, acquired Château Saint-Maur in 2011 with the view to make his name in Côtes de Provence winemaking. Located a few kilometres from Saint-Tropez, Château Saint-Maur has been a Cru Classé since 1955.

The vineyard

Cuvée M rosé 2022 is a Côtes de Provence wine, produced from the estate's vineyard, which covers some 100 hectares of clay-limestone soil rich in schist and quartz.

Winemaking and ageing

The grapes were cold-macerated at low temperature, followed by ageing in stainless steel tanks.

Blend

Grenache (35%)
Syrah (25%)
Cinsault (25%)
Cabernet Sauvignon (10%)
Mourvèdre (4%)
Rolle (1%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for M 2022 from Château Saint-Maur

Tasting

Colour
The wine has a shining salmon pink colour.

Nose
The nose is expressive, unveiling apricot scents.

Palate
Delicious and generous, the palate gives off elegant stone fruit scents and refreshing notes of peach and apricot.

Food and wine pairing

M rosé 2022 from Château Saint-Maur pairs marvellously with meats (veal roulade with herbs and parmesan, lemon chicken), vegetables, (stuffed, Thai stir-fry), fish (salmon tartare, spaghetti alle vongole) or cheese and dessert (fresh goat’s cheese and redcurrant jelly, strawberry tart).

To serve

For the best tasting, serve at 6°C.