Château Sainte Croix Patriarche (Red)
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2023
Semi-translucent ruby. Lots of sweet, ripe, opulent red fruit on the nose, a hint of sweet almond and slightly nutty oak. Sweetness continues on the palate with exuberantly, almost unbelievably ripe and eager-to-please red fruit. Slightly crunchy oak, vibrant acidity and super sweet red fruit. Charming, approachable, internationally relatable and utterly full of joy.
Tasted April 2026This tasting note was included in this report and this story:
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We’re mother and son duo Elizabeth Gabay MW and Ben Bernheim. Between us, we’ve been involved in the wines of southern France for over 30 years. Elizabeth started working with the wines of Provence back in 1986, and for the past 20 years has lived on the eastern edge of south-east France. We’ve worked on three books on rosé: Rosé Understanding the Pink Wine Revolution (2018), Elizabeth Gabay’s Buyers Guide to the Rosés of Southern France (2021 e-guide) and, most recently Rosés of Southern France (2022).
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