COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Tibouren, Rolle, Ugni Blanc, Clairette
PRODUCER
Les Maîtres Vignerons de Saint-Tropez
REGION
Provence
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Le Roi Soleil Les Maîtres Vignerons de Saint-Tropez is a rosé wine from the AOC Côtes de Provence, produced by Les Maîtres Vignerons de Saint-Tropez. The wine's name, translating to 'The Sun King,' pays homage to the Mediterranean sun. The producer is a cooperative founded in 1964, uniting multiple estates and cellars across 900 hectares. The vineyards are situated in the Saint-Tropez Peninsula, within the 'Golden Triangle' of Côtes de Provence, on stony soils with a red clay-sandy matrix. The 2023 vintage features grapes harvested at night to preserve aromatic potential. The wine is presented in a sleek bottle designed to capture light.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named 'Le Roi Soleil' (The Sun King) to honor Provence's radiant sun.
Fact 02
Bottle design is specifically made to capture and reflect light.
Fact 03
Producer is a cooperative formed in 1964.
Fact 04
Harvests are conducted at night to protect aromas.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Le Roi Soleil begins with grapes harvested at night to preserve aromatic potential. The grapes undergo direct pressing, protected from oxygen. Fermentation takes place at low temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on its fine lees. This approach aims to create a wine that reflects the character of its Provencal origin.
