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DOMAINE SAINT JEAN WINES


All the wines of Domaine Saint Jean come from vines grown in clayey – calcareous soil. During the grape picking period the bunches are selected on the plant. All the wines are produced from hand – picked grapes and placed in small crates containing a maximum of 35 kg, so they are not squashed. The yield per hectare is purposely kept low.



There are several wines:

1 - ADC Cotes de Provence

Red

This wine is all the features of a high quality blended wine. Syrah, Grenache and the touch of Cabernet – Sauvignon, a short time in the barrel are factors which give this wine personality, structure and smoothness.

Rosé

This wine comes from Grenache and has good personality, structure, a good body and wonderful aftertaste.


2 - ADC Coteaux Varois

Red

A well – rounded delicate, fruity wine. It goes with the typical summer dishes of Provence.

Rosé

Flowery, delicate and fine, this rosè is favoured for its delicacy and aroma.

White

A well – marked presence of grapefruit and pineapple. This wine comes from Rolle and Clairette grapes and is harmoniously persistent on the palate.


3 - Pays du Var Wine

Cabernet Sauvignon

Domaine’s apple of the eye; in the past Cabernet Sauvignon could not be an ADC Coteaux Varois or Cotes de Provence wine nor can it be so today. It was decided, therefore, to abandon the ADC and create a great single – variety wine, using only Cabernet – Sauvignon. The yield per hectare is still kept low (from 20 to 35 hl depending on the year), rigorous checks on the degree of ripeness of the grapes before picking, long fermentation of the most with the grape skins, 10 to 18 months’ ageing in oak barrels are among the many factors which go together to make a great wine.

Blanc de Blanc


This wine comes from two well – known grapes Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Rich in almond and fruit aromas, well – balanced makes it perfect to be drunk throughout the year.

L’Exceptionnel

A new wine of Domaine Saint Jean from which it has taken its name: Exceptionel. The characteristics of Cabernet and Syrah give this wine a very specific taste and the slight aroma of vanilla balances it perfectly.
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