In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, rose petal, white peach, garrigue
Palate: red currant, pink grapefruit, watermelon, salt
Pale biodynamic Coteaux d'Aix rose from Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah. The estate's everyday rose; easy, summery, picnic-friendly.
What it pairs with
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Pissaladiere
Onion-and-anchovy tart picks up the wine's red-currant lift and saline grip. -
Grilled vegetable tian
Layered Provencal vegetables and the rose's white peach palate are a tailored pairing. -
Charcuterie board
Saucisson and rosette find a peer in the rose's pink grapefruit and rose petal register.
History
Direct-press biodynamic rose from the La Coste estate. Grenache-Cinsault-Syrah blend with pale colour from minimal skin contact.
- 2007 — First commercial release of La Coste rose
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau La Coste
- Grapes
- Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah
- Classification
- Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence AOC
- Oak
- Direct press, stainless steel fermentation, 5 to 6 months on fine lees
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 16 to 26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2007
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Chateau La Coste Rose
What does Chateau La Coste Rose taste like?
Wild strawberry, rose petal, white peach and garrigue on the nose; red currant, pink grapefruit, watermelon and salt on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a clean finish.
When should I drink Chateau La Coste Rose?
Drink between 1 and 3 years from vintage. Best in the first year of release; serve well-chilled at 8 to 10C.
What food pairs with Chateau La Coste Rose?
Pissaladiere is the canonical pairing. Grilled vegetable tian and charcuterie board are equally strong matches.