Saint-Pierre
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rosemary lamb, slow-cooked beef stew, mature hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in honor of Saint Peter, the keeper of the keys to heaven which famously adorn the papal crest of the appellation, the Saint-Pierre cuvée from Maison Gabriel Meffre is a classic tribute to the historic terroir of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Sourced from select vineyards characterized by the iconic galets roulés (large, heat-retaining quartz stones) and sandy-clay soils, this wine captures the essence of the southern Rhône. The grapes are traditionally vinified with a focus on preserving the vibrant fruit character and the distinct garrigue herb notes of the landscape, followed by careful aging to develop complexity, structure, and velvety tannins.
🍾 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
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-15%