Château La Coste Grand Vin Blanc
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Château La Coste is a winery, art center, and resort in Southern France, about 20 kilometers north of Aix-en-Provence.
- It produces organic wines from Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence and IGP Portes de Méditerranée.
- Varietal blending takes place in a state-of-the-art vat room.
- The estate is renowned for its open-air exhibition of contemporary sculpture and its building complex designed by world-famous architects.
- The estate we see today originated in 2003, when Irish art collector and real-estate entrepreneur Patrick McKillen bought the property, converting it into a center dedicated to “Wine, Art, and Architecture.”
Varietal Composition: Vermentino & Chardonnay
Elaboration: The terroir of the vineyard is limestone. Parcels of old vines are selected. Hand-picked grapes are sorted in the vineyard and cellar. Must is fermented and matured in new and one-wine oak barrels (8-10 months), with stirring of the fine lees. Fermentation with native yeasts. The cellaring time is 7 years.
Tasting Notes: Rich and complex. Wonderful minerality, notes of fresh citrus fruits. Full-bodied flavour, with a beautiful freshness. Long finish, with notes of candied citrus fruit.
PRESS
2021 – 92 James Suckling | 91 Wine Enthusiast
2019 – 92 Wine Enthusiast
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Château La Coste produces organic wines from Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence and IGP Portes de Méditerranée. Covering some 200 hectares, the estate boasts a wine-making tradition dating back to Roman times, in a remarkable setting featuring vineyards, cypresses, stone pines, olive trees, and oaks.
Inspired by the exceptional terroir, Château La Coste uses organic processes and applies biodynamic principles, prioritizing quality over quantity. In 2009, Château La Coste’s wines were given the “Organic Farming” label, which acknowledges the estate’s respect for the land and for practicing farming methods in perfect harmony with nature.