Ep 197: Inside Provence’s Cru Classé: Exploring La Londe and the Art of Wine at Chateau Sainte Marguerite

Welcome back, wine friends! In this episode, we're diving into the heart of Provence with a recap of an incredible visit to Chateau Sainte Marguerite, a prestigious Cru Classé estate in the Côte de Provence. I’ll be sharing insights into Provence’s wine regions, including the lesser-known La Londe appellation, and debunking some common myths, like the idea that grape harvesters are only for mass-produced wines. You’ll also get a taste of the unique sensory experiences offered at the winery and learn more about what makes Cru Classé wines so special in Provence. And, of course, I’ll share some mouth-watering food pairings to complement these exceptional wines. And a special thanks to Coravin, our sponsor for this episode, for giving wine enthusiasts the chance to explore wines one glass at a time without uncorking the entire bottle. Tune in for an inspiring chat, and don't forget to pour yourself something special! If you want to skip ahead:   3.16: The Provence wine region 3.42: The history of Provence: The oldest wine region in France 4.54: The grapes of Provence and the Rosé wine blend 6.16: The sub regions of Provence 7.26: La Londe sub region 10.16: Quality wine production using grape harvesters  13.15: What is a Cru Classé winery in the AOC Côtes de Provence 15.21: The typical blend of Château Sainte Marguerite 16.03: Being organic and producing vegan wines 17.05: Pressing the grapes, and the gentle winemaking approach needed for Provence Rosé wine production 19.38: The Three Rosés from Château Sainte Marguerite: Symphonie 2023 £26 Strictly Wine and ND John Wines Fantastique 2023 £40 Great Wine Co and Strictly Wine Marguerite's Rosé Collection 2023 €55 Direct from Château Sainte Marguerite 21.30: The Sensory Experience offered at Château Sainte Marguerite 22.55: Food pairing with these wines   Any thoughts or questions, do email me: [email protected] Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you!   ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST.  

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