La Coste Provence Grand Vin Rose 2020

Category:
 
Rose Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Rose Wines
Producer:
 
La Coste
Label Name:
 
Provence Grand Vin Rose
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, Provence
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
11-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 92 (2020); James Suckling 92; Gismondi On Wine 91; Andreas Larsson tasting note; positive coverage in Decanter (producer’s Grand Vin rosé line)

Tasting Note
Pale salmon. Aromas of white peach, stone fruit, citrus, and delicate floral/anise/iodine notes. Palate shows red berry, saline lift, bright acidity, fine phenolic grip and a persistent, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled red mullet, roast chicken, Niçoise salad; Western seafood (monkfish, prawns) and Asian dishes such as sashimi, sushi, Thai grilled shrimp, warm octopus salad, Vietnamese summer rolls, or Korean seafood pancakes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, whole-cluster pressing; native-yeast, low-temperature fermentation in stainless steel; partial ageing on fine lees with limited barrel élevage before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Château La Coste is a ~200 ha organic/biodynamic estate near Aix-en-Provence, notable for its modern winery and art park; certified organic and practicing biodynamic methods (Demeter).