L'Excellence Côtes de Provence Cru Classé Blanc

Vintage 2020
by Château Saint-Maur
Varietal Vermentino
Color white
Region Provence
Country France
Medal Score
10.0
3 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
white peachcitrus blossomcrushed almondfennel frondsea breeze
Palate

Medium-bodied with bright, saline acidity and a silky, almost waxy texture that carries flavors of ripe pear, lemon zest, and toasted hazelnut.

Finish

The finish is long and mineral-driven, lingering with notes of dried herbs and a clean, chalky salinity.

Food Pairings
  • • grilled sea bass with herbes de Provence
  • • bouillabaisse
  • • burrata with heirloom tomatoes and basil oil
  • • pan-seared scallops with lemon beurre blanc
  • • ratatouille tart
Serving Temp
10-12°C
Drink Window
Now through 2025

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Double Gold Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2021
Silver Decanter World Wine Awards 2021
Silver IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021

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