In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, white peach, pink pepper, rose petal
Palate: red currant, tangerine, saline, white pepper
Cru Classe rose from Sainte Roseline at Les Arcs. Distinctive Marc Chagall-illustrated label; classic structured Provencal rose with Tibouren character.
What it pairs with
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Bouillabaisse
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Marseille's saffron-laced fish stew meets a rose with body to handle rouille; tangerine notes lift the broth. -
Grilled sardines
Oily fish with char meets the rose's saline depth; pink pepper refreshes the iodine sweetness. -
Pissaladiere
Anchovy-onion-olive tart aligns with the wine's saline and herb register. -
Vegetable couscous
Slow-cooked vegetable couscous with chickpeas meets the rose's body and Mediterranean herb edge.
History
Chateau Sainte Roseline at Les Arcs is one of the 18 Cotes de Provence Cru Classe estates, with a chapel preserving the remains of the 13th-century Saint Roseline. The Lampe de Meduse cuvee takes its name from a Marc Chagall-illustrated reliquary in the chapel and remains the estate flagship rose.
- 1955 — Estate classified as Cotes de Provence Cru Classe
- 1985 — Modern Lampe de Meduse Rose vinification established
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau Sainte Roseline
- Grapes
- Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Tibouren
- Classification
- AOC Cotes de Provence Cru Classe
- Oak
- Stainless steel fermentation with brief lees aging
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Chateau Sainte Roseline Lampe de Meduse Rose
What does Lampe de Meduse taste like?
Wild strawberry, white peach, 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 Lampe de Meduse?
Drink between 1 and 4 years from vintage. The cuvee shows well from release through year 3.
Is Lampe de Meduse vegan?
Yes. The estate does not use animal-derived fining agents on the cuvee.
What food pairs with Lampe de Meduse?
Bouillabaisse is the canonical pairing. Grilled sardines, pissaladiere and vegetable couscous are equally strong matches.
What is the Lampe de Meduse?
The Lampe de Meduse is a reliquary in the chapel of Sainte Roseline, illustrated by Marc Chagall. The estate took the name for its flagship cuvee in recognition of the cultural heritage on its grounds.