Saint-Vincent Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled Mediterranean vegetables, classic salade Niçoise, light charcuterie.
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in honor of Saint Vincent of Saragossa, the patron saint of winemakers whose feast day on January 22nd marks a traditional moment of celebration and pruning in the vineyards, this rosé from Maison Gabriel Meffre pays homage to centuries of Rhône Valley viticulture. Crafted primarily from classic Southern Rhône varieties grown on sun-drenched, stony terraces, the wine is produced using gentle direct pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation to preserve its vibrant fruit character and delicate pale pink hue. It captures the essence of the Mediterranean lifestyle, balancing the warmth of the Southern French sun with the refreshing, wind-swept influence of the Mistral.
🍾 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, Syrah, Cinsault
🍷 ABV
12.5-13.5%