Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 3 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs3 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

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

  • 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.

  1. 2007: First commercial release of La Coste rose

Facts

Producer
Chateau La Coste · visiting guide
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.

Tags

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