Clos Sainte Magdeleine - Cotes de Provence Rose 2021

~~Price: $36.00~~

Sale Price: $27.98

* Not eligible for case discounts

Producer	Clos Sainte Magdeleine
Country	France
Region	Provence
Subregion	Cotes de Provence
Varietal	Red Blend
Vintage	2021
Sku	12105110
Size	750ml

I always love to joke that if I didn’t have set appointments after my many visits to Clos Sainte Magdeleine I would never leave, or that if I hit the lottery I'd buy the place. I’d happily spend my time drinking the spectacular rosé wines, splitting my time between working in the spectacular vineyards overlooking the Mediterranean, trundling around the cellar, and just soaking in all of its provencal beauty. Problem is the Sack-Zafiropulo family has been making wine here for four generations, and they don’t show any signs of wanting to sell - who would?

We typically start the visit with a quick tour of the grounds (herbs and spectacular gardens, beautiful tall pine trees, and views everywhere!), then taste on the terrace, perched above the sparkling sea and framed by Cap Canaille, France’s highest sea cliffs. But the tasting is perfunctory - we already know the outcome, the wine is delicious - every single year. It's just a question of how many we can get each year. It's never enough...

But to the wine! It's a blend of 35% Grenache, 35% Cinsault, 20% Mourvèdre, and 10% Syrah from vines planted in 1979-1999, organically grown since 2012, sustainably before that.

It has a pale salmon hue, seductive aromas of nuanced strawberry, melon, tropical fruits, and a savory wild herb note. All this is followed by lovely depth and focus through the palate, all while maintaining an elegant and ethereal element at the same time, those characteristics being the very essence of Clos Ste. Magdeleine! This wine is infused with the elements of its location in one of the most special places on earth – sun, scrubby rocky landscape, brilliant blue sea and sky, cool breezes and impeccable farming and winemaking. Enjoy this all on its own, or with seafood of all kinds, (nicoise comes to mind!), charcuterie, cheeses, grilled or roasted vegetables, tapenades, olives, capers, crusty baguettes, grilled fish, chicken, Jersey corn and tomatoes, and so much more.” Only ten cases on offer, then it is gone until next year. Be sure to get yours! Cheers! Chris