In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, rose petal, white peach, garrigue
Palate: red currant, pink grapefruit, watermelon, salt
Pale Cotes de Provence Sainte-Victoire everyday rose from organic-certified Grenache-Cinsault-Syrah at Trets. Easy, summery, picnic-friendly.
What it pairs with
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Pissaladiere
Onion-and-anchovy tart picks up the wine's red-currant lift and saline grip. -
Grilled vegetable tian
Layered Provencal vegetables and the rose's white peach palate are a tailored pairing. -
Charcuterie board
Saucisson and rosette find a peer in the rose's pink grapefruit and rose petal register.
History
The Negrel family have bottled a Cotes de Provence rose since taking over Mas de Cadenet in 1813. The Sainte-Victoire sub-denomination was carved out as a separate AOC.
- 1813 — Negrel family acquires the estate at Trets
- 2005 — Cotes de Provence Sainte-Victoire sub-denomination recognised
Facts
- Producer
- Mas de Cadenet
- Grapes
- Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah
- Classification
- Cotes de Provence Sainte-Victoire AOC
- Oak
- Direct press, stainless steel fermentation, 5 months on fine lees
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1813
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Mas de Cadenet Sainte-Victoire Rose
What does Mas de Cadenet Sainte-Victoire Rose taste like?
Wild strawberry, rose petal, white peach and garrigue on the nose; red currant, pink grapefruit, watermelon and salt on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a clean finish.
When should I drink Mas de Cadenet Sainte-Victoire Rose?
Drink between 1 and 3 years from vintage. Best in the first year of release; serve well-chilled at 8 to 10C.
What food pairs with Mas de Cadenet Sainte-Victoire Rose?
Pissaladiere is the canonical pairing. Grilled vegetable tian and charcuterie board are equally strong matches.