La Coste Provence Grand Vin Rose 2023

Category:
 
Rose Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Rose Wines
Producer:
 
La Coste
Label Name:
 
Provence Grand Vin Rose
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence (Provence)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Syrah
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
11°C


Tasting Note
Pale peach color; expressive stone fruits (peach, apricot) with saline/iodine and anise hints, balanced, voluminous palate and a fresh, persistent, slightly saline finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled or roasted seafood (monkfish, red mullet), warm octopus salad, grilled shellfish; Western: grilled pork skewers with apricot, roasted vegetables, salads. Asian: warm pulpo or squid salads, sushi/sashimi, Thai seafood dishes, Vietnamese grilled prawns.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, parcel selection of high-altitude old vines; whole-cluster pressing, indigenous yeasts, low-temperature fermentation; partial aging on fine lees in stainless steel. Produced biodynamically (Demeter).

Vineyard Info
Château La Coste, historic Provence estate (since 1682) known for biodynamic viticulture and contemporary art/architecture on-site; Demeter-certified production for this cuvée.