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2023 Six Bottle Rose Sampler #1

Pretty In Pink – Just in Time For Spring!

Here’s two bottles each of three of our all-time favorite

roses at 20% off.

Regularly $100  

Now $80

Chateau Saint Martin – a woman run estate since 1740

Cotes de Provence Rose #2

Saint Andrieu- from the owners of Chateau Talbot

Cotes de Provence Rose L’Oratoire

Domaine de Mourchon – possibly our favorite Cotea du Rhone producer

Cotes du Rhone Rose Loubie

Chateau de Saint Martin is one of the most premium producers in the appellation of Provence. Its vineyards are overlooked by a large Chateau built in 1740. The original site was a priory of the monks of Lerins, with the old cellars underneath still intact and dating from the 12th century. The vineyards of Chateau de Saint Martin sit at an altitude of up to 130 metres, and lie at the junction of two distinct geological zones, offering an unique terroir. Classified as a "Cru Classe," Saint Martin produces some of the finest Provencal Rose in the world, as well as other reds and whites in smaller amounts.

One of only 18 Cru Classé estates in Provence. It’s classic Provence rose –pale, crisp, aromatic and dry. And as you know has always been run by women with the exception of one generation. Another Bassin's direct import discovery.

One of our most requsted direct import rosés. The countess herself creates this cuvee!

Colour: sparkling with bluish highlights
Nose: powerful, evoking a field of flowers, with hints of iris, wisteria, lilac and jasmine as well as watermelon and pink grapefruit
Palate: revealing notes of cherry blossoms, exotic fruit, star fruit, passion fruit and grapefruit

A very elegant and refined aromatic explosion

50% Auxerrois, 20% Muller Thürgau (a crossing of Riesling and Chasselas), 20% Pinot-Gris, 10% Gewurztraminer. The vines grow on rocky terraces planted on hillsides west of the Moselle River, with clay-limestone soils. South-southeast exposure and a mix of oceanic and continental climate. Each grape variety is separately harvested according to its ripeness, and is immediately pressed in a pneumatic wine press.

Viticulture and vinification at Clos Sainte Magdeleine are under the direction of Jonathan Sack, who took the reins from his father, François, in 2008. The domaine bottles both whites and rosés, the latter of which are especially limited. Sack completed conversion to organic viticulture in 2012, a philosophic progression after years of sustainable farming. He has also introduced new ideas from concrete egg vinification to experimentation with Vermentino, exploring the immense potential of this striking maritime terroir with curiosity and precision. The seaside location and abundant limestone yield delicate, mineral wines perfumed of wild herbs and flowers, with a trademark saline finish. Clos Sainte Magdeleine’s success lies in an uncanny ability to capture a dichotomous nerve and sun-kissed unctuousness in their wines, making them both incredibly food-friendly and delicious entirely on their own.

-Supplier notes (Kermit Lynch)