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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black plum, violet, graphite, cedar

Palate: blackberry, cocoa nib, iron, tobacco

Syrah-led Cotes de Provence Cru Classe red from organic Sainte Marguerite. Bordeaux-style barrique-aged with cedar, graphite and dark-fruit depth.

What it pairs with

  • Magret de canard with cherries Fantastique's black-plum and iron register echo cherry sauce and duck fat; tannins handle the seared skin.More wines for duck breast →
  • Slow-braised lamb shank Long-cooked lamb finds a peer in the wine's structure and tobacco depth; iron grip frames the meat.More wines for lamb →
  • Aged Comte with walnut Hard cheese with nutty depth aligns with the wine's cedar and cocoa-nib register.More wines for aged hard cheese →
  • Beef cheek with red wine reduction Slow-braised collagen-rich beef and the wine's tannin frame lock together.More wines for beef stew →

History

Fantastique was launched in the mid-1990s as Sainte Marguerite's flagship red, drawing from the estate's higher slopes planted to Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. The Cru Classe red category has been growing as estates like Sainte Marguerite show that quality reds are possible on the Var coast.

  1. 1955Estate classified as Cotes de Provence Cru Classe
  2. 1995Fantastique launched as the estate flagship red

Facts

Producer
Chateau Sainte Marguerite · visiting guide
Grapes
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvedre
Classification
AOC Cotes de Provence Cru Classe
Oak
Around 12 to 14 months in French oak barriques, around 30 percent new
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 35 to 55 at retail
Drinking window
5-15 from vintage
First vintage
1995
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Chateau Sainte Marguerite Fantastique Rouge

What does Sainte Marguerite Fantastique taste like?

Black plum, violet, graphite and cedar on the nose; blackberry, cocoa nib, iron and tobacco on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins, high acidity and a long savoury finish.

When should I drink Sainte Marguerite Fantastique?

Drink between 5 and 15 years from vintage. The barrique aging gives the cuvee genuine cellaring potential; decant 60 minutes for vintages under 8 years old.

Is Sainte Marguerite Fantastique vegan?

Yes. The estate does not use animal-derived fining agents and is certified organic.

What food pairs with Sainte Marguerite Fantastique?

Magret de canard with cherries is the canonical pairing. Slow-braised lamb shank, aged Comte with walnut and beef cheek with red wine reduction are equally strong matches.

What grapes are in Fantastique?

Syrah dominates, completed by Cabernet Sauvignon and a small share of Mourvedre from the estate's higher slopes above La Londe-les-Maures.

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