From Aix-en-Provence: Half-day Sidecar Wine Tour
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
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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 in the header is our own.
In the glass
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
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Grilled langoustines with garlic
Symphonie's saline core matches shellfish sweetness; acidity cuts through garlic butter. -
Salade nicoise
Anchovy, olive and tuna meet the rose's saline depth; tangerine notes refresh between bites. -
Vegetable tian
Layered Provencal vegetables aligns with the wine's body and saline-pepper finish. -
Sea bream carpaccio with citrus
Raw fish with bright citrus dressing meets the rose's white-pepper and tangerine register.
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.
- 1955: Sainte Marguerite classified as Cotes de Provence Cru Classe
- 2003: Estate 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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