Olivier Coste Carignan Blanc 'Rare' 2022
France, Languedoc-Roussillon
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Description
In a nutshell:
Fresh, dry, aromatic white from the Languedoc made with the very rare Carignan Blanc variety.
The lowdown:
There are less than 250 hectares of this rare Mediterranean grape left in existance and Olivier Coste has a tiny two hectare parcel by the sea near the village of Castelnau-de-Guers in the picturesque Languedoc region of South West France. Part of his 'Languedoc Stars' collection of wines that are all about a modern, fresh, fruit-forward interpretations of classic Mediterranean varieties made from old vines in a sustainable way. This vineyard benefits from cooling Mediterranean breezes allowing for balanced, natural acidity and a real freshness. This freshness is enhanced by harvesting at night and maturing in stainless steel tanks, which also preserves the wonderful aromas. Clean and crisp floral aromas with citrus and stone fruit notes lead onto a dry, bright, medium-bodied palate with vibrant citrus fruit flavours complemented by touches of almond and a real flinty minerality running through the body of the wine.
The Producer:
Olivier Coste comes from a long line of winemakers. His family owns and runs the well-known Domaine de Montrose near Pézenas in the Languedoc. With his own label, Olivier enjoys pushing boundaries and trying new techniques. His 'Languedoc Stars' range focuses on traditional regional grape varieties, grown in a way that produces low yields and concentrated, aromatic fruit. They also make a point of being carbon neutral and follow sustainable and organic practices in their vineyards. It's a nice balance of respecting tradition while looking ahead to the future.
When to drink:
As the vineyard overlooks the Étang de Thau known for its oysters and mussels they make a perfect accompaniment.
Fresh, dry, aromatic white from the Languedoc made with the very rare Carignan Blanc variety.
The lowdown:
There are less than 250 hectares of this rare Mediterranean grape left in existance and Olivier Coste has a tiny two hectare parcel by the sea near the village of Castelnau-de-Guers in the picturesque Languedoc region of South West France. Part of his 'Languedoc Stars' collection of wines that are all about a modern, fresh, fruit-forward interpretations of classic Mediterranean varieties made from old vines in a sustainable way. This vineyard benefits from cooling Mediterranean breezes allowing for balanced, natural acidity and a real freshness. This freshness is enhanced by harvesting at night and maturing in stainless steel tanks, which also preserves the wonderful aromas. Clean and crisp floral aromas with citrus and stone fruit notes lead onto a dry, bright, medium-bodied palate with vibrant citrus fruit flavours complemented by touches of almond and a real flinty minerality running through the body of the wine.
The Producer:
Olivier Coste comes from a long line of winemakers. His family owns and runs the well-known Domaine de Montrose near Pézenas in the Languedoc. With his own label, Olivier enjoys pushing boundaries and trying new techniques. His 'Languedoc Stars' range focuses on traditional regional grape varieties, grown in a way that produces low yields and concentrated, aromatic fruit. They also make a point of being carbon neutral and follow sustainable and organic practices in their vineyards. It's a nice balance of respecting tradition while looking ahead to the future.
When to drink:
As the vineyard overlooks the Étang de Thau known for its oysters and mussels they make a perfect accompaniment.
Details
| Categories | Wine / White Wine / Vibrant & Tangy Whites |
| Country | France |
| Region | Languedoc-Roussillon |
| Grape Variety | Carignan Blanc |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 12.5% |
| SKU | CO4R20WN |
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