{"product_id":"france-cuvee-azur-2024-2025-igp-mediterranee-cotes-de-provence","title":"France: Cuvée Azur 2024\/2025, IGP Méditerranée, Provence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties: \u003cspan\u003eGrenache, Syrah, Rolle, \u0026amp; Merlot. 13% alcohol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe expressive, fruity nose is brimming with small red berry fruit; in the mouth it is refreshingly fruity with tangy notes of fruit drops. A light, bright rosé. \u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003eThe fruit is harvested by hand at night, so that the grapes are pressed at the coolest possible temperature to retain freshness and aromatic purity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an easy to enjoy, airy, delicate pink that reveals all the freshness and elegance of the IGP Méditerranée.\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\u003eBarbecues, charcuterie, seafood, vegetables. The producer recommends the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThinly sliced charcuterie \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eas an appetizer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSautéed prawns with pineapple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eOctopus salad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAntipasti of marinated artichokes and parmesan shavings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eTomatoes and burrata.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelon and mint leaf granita.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Winemaker's Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A vibrant lychee-coloured rosé with golden highlights. The nose is expressive and fruity, offering notes of small red berries. On the palate, it's fruity and fresh with tangy hints of English candy. A light and airy rosé.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/7741\/7819\/files\/Ch_St_Maur_Logo.png?v=1780342726\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"#WineObsessed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53224657846619,"sku":null,"price":16.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/7741\/7819\/files\/ChStMaurCuveeAzurWhiteBottle_8a42a12c-2f69-41f6-b0ff-e5950ffa63da.png?v=1780342322","url":"https:\/\/wineobsessed.co.uk\/products\/france-cuvee-azur-2024-2025-igp-mediterranee-cotes-de-provence","provider":"#WineObsessed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}