Gabriel Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, mature cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Gabriel' collection by Maison Gabriel Meffre pays homage to the founder's visionary spirit, extending the house's southern French winemaking expertise into the sun-drenched terroirs of the Pays d'Oc. Here, the Mediterranean climate—characterized by hot, dry summers and cooling sea breezes—provides the ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon to ripen fully while maintaining balanced acidity. This wine is crafted to showcase the pure, vibrant fruit character of the varietal, utilizing temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel to preserve its classic blackcurrant and subtle herbaceous notes, resulting in an approachable, supple, and authentically southern French expression.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1936 by Gabriel Meffre and his wife Juliette in the historic village of Gigondas, Gabriel Meffre has grown into one of the Southern Rhône Valley's benchmark wineries and négociant-éleveurs. Spanning renowned appellations across the Rhône, Provence, and Pays d'Oc, the house pairs time-honoured regional traditions with modern precision and an unwavering commitment to sustainable viticulture. The estate is celebrated for producing elegant, terroir-driven red, white, and rosé wines, headlined by its prestigious Laurus cuvées which highlight classic varieties like Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Viognier through meticulous plot selection and bespoke oak aging.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5%