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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, wild strawberry, pink pepper, rose petal

Palate: red currant, tangerine, saline, white pepper

Cotes de Provence Cru Classe rose from organic Sainte Marguerite. Classic Provencal style: stone fruit, citrus and saline depth from coastal La Londe vineyards.

What it pairs with

With cheese

History

Chateau Sainte Marguerite was classified as a Cotes de Provence Cru Classe in 1955, one of only 18 estates to hold the designation. The Fayard family has farmed the estate organically since 2003. Symphonie is the family's accessible Cru Classe rose.

  1. 1955Sainte Marguerite classified as Cotes de Provence Cru Classe
  2. 2003Estate converts to organic farming

Facts

Producer
Chateau Sainte Marguerite · visiting guide
Grapes
Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Rolle
Classification
AOC Cotes de Provence Cru Classe
Oak
Stainless steel fermentation, brief lees aging
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 22 to 32 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage
First vintage
1980
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Chateau Sainte Marguerite Symphonie Rose

What does Sainte Marguerite Symphonie taste like?

White peach, wild strawberry, pink pepper and rose petal on the nose; red currant, tangerine, saline and white pepper on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long saline finish.

When should I drink Sainte Marguerite Symphonie?

Drink between 1 and 4 years from vintage. The cuvee shows well from release through year 3.

Is Sainte Marguerite Symphonie vegan?

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

What food pairs with Sainte Marguerite Symphonie?

Grilled langoustines with garlic is the canonical pairing. Salade nicoise, vegetable tian and sea bream carpaccio with citrus are equally strong matches.

What classification does Symphonie have?

AOC Cotes de Provence Cru Classe, the top tier of the Cotes de Provence appellation. Sainte Marguerite is one of only 18 estates classified in the 1955 list, all on the Var coast near La Londe-les-Maures.

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