Sainte-Catherine
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rosemary lamb, grilled ribeye steak, venison stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the prestigious Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation in the southern Rhône Valley, the 'Sainte-Catherine' cuvée by Gabriel Meffre is a profound tribute to the region's rich history and exceptional terroir. The wine is named in honor of Saint Catherine, reflecting the deep-seated spiritual and agricultural heritage of the area, where vines have been cultivated since the Avignon Papacy of the 14th century. Crafted primarily from classic southern Rhône varieties grown on soils characterized by the iconic 'galets roulés' (large, heat-retaining rolled pebbles) and sandy clay, this red wine undergoes traditional vinification with careful temperature control. It is aged to develop a harmonious balance of rich dark fruit, wild herbs (garrigue), and refined spices, embodying the power and elegance characteristic of the appellation.
🍾 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, Mourvèdre