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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, honeysuckle, almond, Mediterranean herbs

Palate: lemon, fennel, dried apricot, saline minerality

Coteaux d'Aix Grand Vin Blanc from Rolle and Chardonnay grown biodynamically on the La Coste estate. Honeyed-yet-mineral; barrel-aged for cellar potential.

What it pairs with

  • Roast Bresse chicken with morels Rich poultry and earthy mushrooms find the wine's beeswax weight and saline drive.More wines for chicken and white meat →
  • Grilled lobster with garlic butter Sweet lobster meat picks up the wine's honey and almond palate; saline lift cuts the butter.More wines for lobster →
  • Roast monkfish with herbes de Provence Dense white fish and the wine's almond-fennel palate are a tailored pairing.More wines for fish →

History

La Coste's Grand Vin Blanc is the white counterpart to the flagship red, built around Rolle with a Chardonnay accent. Biodynamic vineyards across the 200-hectare estate.

  1. 2009First commercial release of the Grand Vin Blanc

Facts

Producer
Chateau La Coste · visiting guide
Grapes
Rolle, Chardonnay
Classification
Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence AOC
Oak
Fermented and aged in oak barrels (partially new) for 10 to 12 months on fine lees
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 32 to 50 at retail
Drinking window
2-10 from vintage
First vintage
2009
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Chateau La Coste Grand Vin Blanc

What does Chateau La Coste Grand Vin Blanc taste like?

White peach, honeysuckle, almond and Mediterranean herbs on the nose; lemon, fennel, dried apricot and saline minerality on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a long mineral finish.

When should I drink Chateau La Coste Grand Vin Blanc?

Drink between 2 and 10 years from vintage. The 12 months of oak ageing gives cellar potential; younger bottles benefit from 30 minutes in the glass.

What food pairs with Chateau La Coste Grand Vin Blanc?

Roast Bresse chicken with morels is the canonical pairing. Grilled lobster with garlic butter and roast monkfish are equally strong matches.

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