La Coste Provence Rose 2023

Category:
 
Rose Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Rose Wines
Producer:
 
La Coste
Label Name:
 
Provence Rose
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
11°C


Tasting Note
Pale peach color; expressive aromas of peach, apricot, citrus with saline and aniseed hints. Medium-bodied, round and slightly fleshy with a fresh, slightly bitter finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled red mullet, seafood paella, monkfish skewers, pork loin with lemon and Niçoise-style vegetables. Asian: sashimi/sushi, Thai prawn salad, warm octopus with capers, grilled miso aubergine, Korean-style grilled pork.

Production Method
Parcel selection; hand and mechanical harvest; direct and partial whole-cluster pressing; low-temperature fermentation; aged on fine lees in stainless steel. Estate converted to biodynamics (Demeter).

Vineyard Info
Château La Coste is a large Provence estate combining art and winemaking. Organic since 2009 and converting to biodynamics (Demeter) from 2021; estate vineyards sit on clay-limestone high terraces.