Domaine Sainte Rose Barrel Selection Roussanne

Domaine Sainte Rose Barrel Selection Roussanne is a textured white wine that highlights the richness and complexity of this Rhône variety. Pale gold in colour, it shows ripe stone fruit and pear notes alongside hints of almond, honey and gentle spice from barrel ageing. The palate is rounded and mouth-filling, balanced by a subtle freshness that keeps the wine poised rather than heavy, with a long, savoury finish.

Apricot, Pear, Almond, Honey, Gentle Spice, Stone Fruit

Contains sulphites.

• Roast chicken with creamy sauce
• Grilled monkfish
• Butternut squash risotto
• Semi-hard cheeses

Roussanne is a notoriously difficult grape to grow, prone to low yields and disease, which is why single-varietal examples are relatively rare. Domaine Sainte Rose’s Barrel Selection focuses on carefully chosen parcels that can handle oak ageing, allowing the variety’s natural weight and nutty character to develop while retaining balance. This approach highlights Roussanne’s ability to age and evolve, often gaining complexity over several years in bottle.