Saint-Ferreol
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary, classic French bouillabaisse, spicy Asian cuisine
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from Tavel, the legendary Cru of the southern Rhône Valley famed as the 'King of Rosés,' the Saint-Ferréol cuvée by Gabriel Meffre is a gastronomic rosé of exceptional structure and character. Named in honor of local heritage, this wine is crafted from vineyards steeped in history, where popes and kings once championed the local nectars. The terroir of Tavel is a complex mosaic of sandy soils, rounded pebbles, and white limestone, which impart both power and a distinct mineral backbone to the wine. Unlike light, modern rosés, Saint-Ferréol is produced using a traditional maceration process that co-ferments free-run and press juice. This results in its signature deep ruby-pink hue, structured body, and complex aromas of ripe red berries, stone fruits, and subtle spice, bridging the gap between white and red wines.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1936 by Gabriel and Juliette Meffre in Gigondas, Maison Gabriel Meffre has evolved from a pioneering family négoce into one of the Southern Rhône Valley’s most influential estates. Now part of the Boisset Collection, the house manages estate holdings—most notably Domaine de Longue Toque, nestled against the jagged limestone ridges and scree of the Dentelles de Montmirail—alongside historic grower partnerships spanning Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Plan de Dieu, and the wider Rhône and southern France. Viticulture emphasizes sustainability and certified organic farming on estate parcels. Under long-tenured head winemaker Véronique Torcolacci, cellar vinification focuses on pristine varietal purity, judicious use of large-format oak, and parcel-specific selections. Benchmark labels encompass the terroir-driven Domaine de Longue Toque cuvées, the prestige 'Laurus' series aged in bespoke 275-liter oak barrels, and the classic Saint-designated Gabriel Meffre signature range.
🍇 Grapes
Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah