France: Cuvée Azur 2024, IGP Méditerranée, Provence

Grape varieties: Grenache Blanc & Ugni Blanc. 13% alcohol. 

A 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 domaines in Côtes de Provence.

Château Saint-Maur has been a Cru Classé since 1955. The château 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.

Château 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.

Cuvée 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. 

This 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.

While 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. 

A lively, refreshing, citrusy, yet delicate white, lovely on its own as well as with food. A perfect wine for summer!

Food Pairing

Château Saint-Maur recommend the following types of dishes: veal carpaccio with olive oil and lemon, seabream fillets with preserved lemon, salmon tartare with dill, crunchy fennel and citrus salad, vegetable gratin, thin lemon tart with candied zest. 

The Winemaker's Notes

"The nose opens to a delightful and refined aromatic palette, combining notes of white flowers, fresh citrus, and a subtle touch of stone fruits. On the palate, the attack is lively and refreshing, supported by a pleasant tension revealing flavors of lemon, pear, and a hint of minerality. The light, thirst-quenching finish invites conviviality. This delicate wine is perfect for aperitifs or simple sunkissed dishes like summer salads or grilled fish".