Symphonie Maison Sainte Marguerite Côtes de Provence 2022
The aroma changes noticeably between the moment it's opened and after some time.
It’s best to chill it, open the bottle, and let it sit for about 30 minutes before drinking.
The color is very beautiful and elegant.
However, the aroma is of ginkgo nuts, with hints of sweaty human scent, animal notes, and leather.
Not sharply pungent, but oddly ambiguous.
First sip.
Extremely dry — surprisingly so.
The mouth feels parched, with absolutely no sweetness.
Acidity: ●●●○○
Sweetness: ○○○○○
Body: ●●◐○○
If you look for fruit notes: underripe apricot and orange peel.
A green, slightly bitter herbal sensation like dandelion or rapeseed stem. Also recalls unripe, firm peaches.
The wine is more intense than expected, with a noticeable warmth from the alcohol.
At first, it felt too dry to drink on its own.
(But depending on food pairings, this might become more appealing.)
After 20 minutes
Notes of raspberry and cherry begin to emerge in the glass.
At this point, it pairs well with cheesecake, cream cheese, ricotta, or light biscuits.
So far, what I felt is:
If you like wines with clear alcohol presence — a “strong drink” feel — this has plenty of charm.
Dry, palate-coating, and elegant, with a clean yet powerful impression when you want something sharp.
It’s lively on the tongue yet gently clings — an intriguing combination.
After 30 minutes.
The aroma becomes slightly sweeter.
Light notes of yellow peach and apricot begin to rise.
The texture becomes noticeably softer.
It’s better when slightly chilled rather than ice cold — with a touch of warmth softening the palate while the wine remains dry.
Over time, the earlier pungency fades, leaving only a faint roasted barley note.
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Symphonie Maison Sainte Marguerite Côtes de Provence 2022
Region: France > Provence > Côtes de Provence
Producer: Maison Sainte Marguerite
Variety: Grenache, Cinsault (possibly Rolle/Vermentino or Syrah depending on vintage)
ABV: 12.5%
Symphonie Maison Sainte Marguerite Côtes de Provence 2022
Region: France > Provence > Côtes de Provence
This dry rosé is produced in the Côtes de Provence AOP in southeastern France and is one of the signature cuvées of Château Sainte Marguerite, a Cru Classé estate.
Although the current label uses “Maison Sainte Marguerite,” this is a branding variation — the producer remains Château Sainte Marguerite.
Château Sainte Marguerite is one of the 18 estates classified as Cru Classé in 1955 in Côtes de Provence. Since 1977, it has been run by the Fayard family, who inherited techniques from their ancestors who made sparkling wines in the Jura. They are known for combining the elegance of Provençal rosé with a modern, refined approach.
All vineyards are certified organic by Ecocert, and the winemaking follows vegan standards.
This cuvée is primarily Grenache, blended with Cinsault and Syrah, although the exact proportions vary by vintage.
The 2022 vintage was fermented in stainless steel tanks, then aged on lees to build texture and freshness.
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