Saint Andrieu L'Oratoire Rose 2022

Category:
 
Rose Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Rose Wines
Producer:
 
Saint Andrieu
Label Name:
 
L'Oratoire Rose
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Coteaux Varois en Provence (Provence)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Rolle
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Guide Hachette: positive note (Guide Hachette des Vins 2024); Ken's Wine Guide ~89 points (2021 vintage review); Vinous/retail sources cite ~91 (earlier vintages). HVE environmental certification (2017)

Tasting Note
Pale peach rosé with aromas of red berries, orchard fruit, citrus and floral notes. Medium-bodied, juicy and delicate, with a saline-mineral, fresh finish and lively acidity.

Food Pairing
Western: aperitif, grilled seafood, calamari persillade, salads, tapas, niçoise salad; Asian: sushi/sashimi, Thai prawn salad, Vietnamese spring rolls, light chicken curry or chicken tagine with fruit.

Production Method
Gentle direct pressing, temperature-controlled fermentation (~16°C), parcel-by-parcel vinification and stainless-steel élevage; sustainable/HVE-certified viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Saint-Andrieu (owned by Jean-Paul & Nancy Bignon since 2003) on clay-limestone slopes at ~380m; ~30 ha vineyard, HVE certified.