Saint-Mapalis
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, hearty beef stew, roasted Mediterranean vegetables
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched terraces of the Southern Rhône, the Gabriel Meffre 'Saint-Mapalis' is a classic expression of the Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu appellation. The name 'Plan de Dieu' (Plain of God) dates back to the Middle Ages, inspired by the vast, bandit-ridden scrubland where travelers would commit their souls to God before attempting to cross. Today, this terroir is celebrated for its stony soils covered with 'galets roulés' (rounded pebbles) over deep clay. These stones absorb the intense Mediterranean heat by day and radiate it back to the vines at night, fostering optimal ripeness. Crafted with traditional Southern Rhône varietals, Saint-Mapalis undergoes careful vinification to preserve its vibrant fruit character, resulting in a wine defined by rich notes of dark berries, wild herbs (garrigue), and a touch of warming black pepper.
🍾 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
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre