What's New

2010

- January 9th, 2010- The Barrel Selection Roussanne 2008 received a rave review from Matthew Jukes' in his 9th January wine column. "...wines that will lead the way for this year's wine trends. Unusual grape varieties will continue to amaze us. This white has so much bravado that it can tackle roast chicken, roast pork and any fish dish. There is oak, honeysuckle and mandarin throughout its heroic length."

- January 1st, 2010- Happy New Year from all of us at Sainte Rose.

2009

- 24th November, 2009- Slide show of pictures from around the Domaine.

- 30th September, 2009- Domaine Sainte Rose picks its first crop Mouvedre. This is the last variety to come in and the end of the 2009 vintage. Thanks to all those who helped make this such and exceptional vintage!

-15th September, 2009- Domaine Sainte Rose brings in the final parcel of Syrah.

-12th September, 2009- Domaine Sainte Rose picks its Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and first crop Petit Verdot.

-10th September, 2009- Domaine Sainte Rose picks additional Roussanne and Syrah.

- 10th September, 2009- Domaine Sainte Rose La Nuit Blanche / Barrel Selection Roussanne features in the Decanter World Wine Awards publication. "Floral aromatic buttery toast, hints of tropical fruit. Clean fruit, soft, white flowers with a hint of well-integrated oak." Decanter Magazine, October Issue.

-3rd September, 2009- Domaine Sainte Rose begins to pick its Roussanne.

-31st August, 2009- Domaine Sainte Rose picks the rest of its Merlot and some Syrah.

-24th August, 2009- Domaine Sainte Rose picks the rest of its Sauvignon Blanc and 1st crop Marsanne.

-21st August, 2009- Domaine Sainte Rose picks Sauvignon Blanc, 1st crop Viognier, Muscat and some Merlot.

-15th August, 2009- Good with Game! La Garrigue 2007 appears in Jane Macquitty's Times article on pairing wine with game. Jane recommends La Garrigue with grouse or wild duck. "...my vote goes to the latter's [Languedoc] strong, spicy, chocolate and black pepper-scented Domaine Sainte Rose La Garrigue."

-13th August, 2009- The 2009 Vintage starts with Chardonnay and a subsequent picking on 16th, August!

- 8th August, 2009- Le Vent du Nord 2007 is recommended by Rose Murray Brown of The Scotsman. "Honeyed creamy apricot fruits, crisp, light, Languedoc quaffer!"

-1st August, 2009- The Barrel Selection Roussanne 2008 received a rave review from Olly Smith of The Mail, 1st August 2009. "Impeccable wine with a creamy texture and a toasty edge. ...Charles and Ruth Simpson have created this splendid winner in the Languedoc. It is rich, toasty and peachy. A glorious wine."

-11th July, 2009- The 2007 La Garrigue is picked by Jane Macquitty in her list of Top 100 Summer Wines. Saturday Times Magazine. "Charles and Ruth Simpson left Blighty to make wine at their Languedoc Estate and almost every one has been a winner. This Garrigue, named after the pine and herb-scented scrub of southern France, is made from the estate's mostly 50-year-old syrah and grenache grapes. Enjoy this gorgeous, hefty, peppery, garrigue-scented wine with barbecued red meats."

-23rd May, 2009- Olly Smith recommends the Barrel Selection Roussanne with Pandhi Curry on the BBC's Saturday Kitchen. Click here for the recipe.

- May, 2009- Domaine Sainte Rose picks up 3 awards for the 2007 Le Vent du Nord, 2007 La Garrigue and 2008 Barrel Selection Roussanne/ La Nuit Blanche Roussanne in the International Wine Competition.

- May, 2009- Domaine Sainte Rose picks up an award for the 2008 Barrel Selection Roussanne in the International Wine and Spirits Competition.

- May, 2009- Domaine Sainte Rose picks up 2 awards for 2007 Le Vent du Nord and 2008 Barrel Selection Roussanne/ La Nuit Blanche Roussanne in the Decanter World Wine Awards.

- January 1st, 2009- Happy New Year from all of us at Sainte Rose.

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