{"product_id":"france-chateau-saint-maur-cuvee-azur-2024-igp-mediterranee-cotes-de-provence-cru-classe","title":"France: Cuvée Azur 2024, IGP Méditerranée, Provence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties: Grenache, Syrah \u0026amp; Cinsault. 13.5% alcohol. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA few kilometres from Saint-Tropez, Château Saint-Maur is one of only 18 estates in Provence awarded the prestigious Cru Classé designation, a status granted only to the historic, consistently high-quality estates in Côtes de Provence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Saint-Maur has been a Cru Classé since 1955. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003echâteau itself is steeped in history: it was built at the end of the 19th century and inherited its site from a former monastery established on the estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Saint-Maur is known for producing some of the region’s most refined, terroir-driven wines i.e. they look for their wines to have a sense of place, to express the unique characteristics of their vineyard sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCuvée Azur is Château Saint-Maur's entry-level label for everyday drinking and is the house\/by the glass wine at many great restaurants in the region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine is from vineyards on sandy limestone soils that rise up from the tranquil waters of the Giscle, a small river at the foot of Grimaud, a short distance from the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the vineyards are sun-drenched, the cooling effect of the river and the light winds from the sea preserve freshness and moderate sugar accumulation, and thus alcohol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an easy to enjoy, supple, fruit-driven, gently spicy red that can be drunk slightly chilled. It has a lovely freshness, fine tannins, and a light, easy-drinking texture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003erilled pork chops, roast beef, seared tuna fillet in a red wine reduction, zucchini with tomato and herbs, wild mushroom risotto. Also a great BBQ red!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Winemaker's Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A light, easy-drinking red, marked by the freshness of crisp red fruit. Smooth and silky on the palate, this is an ideal wine to enjoy slightly chilled, even in summer, with a fine plate of charcuterie or grilled meat.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"#WineObsessed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52978454954331,"sku":null,"price":15.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/7741\/7819\/files\/ChStMaurCuveeAzurRedBottle_452d81ce-59b9-4583-85c6-40823aaded3d.png?v=1778698613","url":"https:\/\/wineobsessed.co.uk\/products\/france-chateau-saint-maur-cuvee-azur-2024-igp-mediterranee-cotes-de-provence-cru-classe","provider":"#WineObsessed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}