Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Gabriel Meffre ‘Saint Mapalis’ Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu 2023
Rhône Valley, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A classic Southern Rhône red blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre (GSM), sourced from the stony, sun-drenched vineyards of the Plan de Dieu appellation within the Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC. This cuvée honors Saint Mapalis, a local figure tied to Rhône’s viticultural heritage.

Aromas & Flavors
Opens with enticing blackberry, plum, and licorice, layered with earthy garrigue and touches of black pepper and spice. A hint of dried herbs and violets rounds out the aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine is juicy and approachable, carrying dark berry fruit through to a smooth finish.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, soft, and balanced, with silky tannins and a gentle persistence. Shows freshness alongside its ripe fruit core, making it both food-friendly and enjoyable on its own.

Winemaking Notes
Vinified traditionally with careful extraction to highlight fruit and terroir, then aged to round out tannins. Designed for youthful drinking while retaining Rhône typicity.

Food Pairing
Excellent with roast chicken, grilled lamb, charcuterie, and Provençal herb dishes. Its balance of fruit and spice also works well with pizza or casual Mediterranean fare.

Verdict
A lovely value-driven Rhône blend—expressive, soft, and versatile. It feels more expensive than it is and showcases the charm of Plan de Dieu’s terroir. — 3 months ago

Jess

9.0

Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of baked raspberry/cherry, vanilla, roasted red bell pepper, cinnamon.
Dry. Flavors of black raspberry, licorice, cinnamon, clove. Medium-rich, velvety tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 2 years ago

Jason Keefer

8.9

Super dusty, would have pegged it for much older. Wet leather, cedar, and cloves. Tasty, but shouldn’t sit for much longer. — 2 years ago

with Natasha

Ted

9.0

Solid. Blueberries with a touch of earth. — 3 months ago

with Jeni

Carmen Ranta

9.3

Balanced in every way. I love it. — 2 years ago

Ron R

9.3

Exquisite presentation. Limes and citrus fruits are everywhere. Superb presentation. Earthy palette presentation with a hint of petroleum. Finishes lithe and balanced. A very typical high-end white burg with plenty of runway ahead of it. — 2 years ago

with Anne-marie

Jessica Cansler

9.2

Not the right wine in app, but the label is right. Delightful and SO GOOD!! — 4 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.2

Gabriel ayala sosa jk flores mauro pc — 10 months ago

Peggy Hadley

9.0

Another beautiful day in St Martin! — 2 years ago

with Jim

Kenneth Kramme

9.0

Very nice flavours of cherry, plum, raspberry, and a touch of leather/earthy (in a good way!) Well balanced. Nice bottle too! — 2 years ago