Tasting Notes
The Domaine Sainte Marie Cuvée 1884 Rosé is a quintessential Provence rosé produced from organically certified, head-trained vines grown in sandy, schistic soils at the family estate's 40-hectare vineyard near the Mediterranean. The grapes, a blend typically including Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Tibouren, and Carignan, are harvested manually during the cool early morning hours to preserve freshness. This meticulous production results in a very pale, brilliant salmon-pink wine with an expressive nose of white flowers, wild strawberries, and citrus zest. The palate is light-bodied, crisp, and bone-dry, offering delicate flavors of peach, raspberry, and melon, finishing with a persistent, elegant minerality and a hint of saline. - Chris L
Domaine Sainte Marie is a historic, family-owned winery located in the heart of the Côtes de Provence region in France, managed by the Duburcq family since 2007. The estate, which traces its roots to the 18th-century Monastère de la Verne, is particularly noted for its commitment to environmentally conscious winemaking, with all 40 hectares of vineyards fully certified as organic and biodynamic. The name of the domaine is inspired by a statue of the Virgin Mary, erected in 1884 after a cholera epidemic miraculously stopped at the edge of the property.
The estate's philosophy centers on minimal intervention and expressing the authentic Provençal terroir. The vineyards benefit from a hot, dry climate, cool nights, and sandy, permeable soils rich in schists and quartz. To preserve freshness, grapes are harvested manually during the cool early morning hours and transported to the cellar for minimal-sulfite winemaking in temperature-controlled stainless steel and concrete tanks. The wines produced—including red, white, and rosé bottlings—are vegan-certified and known for their elegance, freshness, and balance. Key grape varieties include Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, and notably, the rare local variety Tibouren, which lends unique spicy and floral notes to their celebrated rosés, such as the popular Cuvée Paparazzi.
| Product Type | Wine Red Rose |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Provence |
| Sub Region | Cotes de Provence |
| Winemaking Practices | Conventional |
| Vineyard Practices | Conventional |