SAINTE VICTOIRE
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Located on the exceptional terroir of the Sainte Victoire mountain, where vines have been cultivated since Antiquity, Château Coussin acquired in 1903 by Jean-Baptiste Gautier is today the property of his descendants Olivier and Sophie Sumeire.
92/100 Tasted par Andreas Larsson best sommelier of the world- Provence rosés tasting
Gold medal at the Berliner 2021
90 points Wine advocate 2021 Robert Parker
90 points and editors' choice at the Wine Enthusiast 2021, Roger Voss
Silver crown at Concours des vins d'Aix-en-Provence 2021
Silver medal at the Global Rosé Masters 2021
Silver medal at the Vinalies Nationales 2021
91 points by Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge's 2021
92/100 Tasted par Andreas Larsson best sommelier of the world- Provence rosés tasting
Gold medal at the Berliner 2021
90 points Wine advocate 2021 Robert Parker
90 points and editors' choice at the Wine Enthusiast 2021, Roger Voss
Silver crown at Concours des vins d'Aix-en-Provence 2021
Silver medal at the Global Rosé Masters 2021
Silver medal at the Vinalies Nationales 2021
91 points by Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge's 2021
TerroirClay-limestone made up of ancient gravelly alluvial deposits, remains of a huge alluvial cone from the streams descending Mont Sainte Victoire (1,010 metres) and bordered to the south by Mont Olympe and Mont Aurélien.
VineyardAverage age of vines: 30 years - Grape varieties: Grenache 60% Syrah 30% Cinsault 10% - Yield: 50 hl/ha. Sustainable farming. Vegan.
Classified "High environnemental value"
Vinification18 days of cold tank stabilisation at 4° C in pre-fermentation phase, then temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats.
Tasting notesVery pale color with rose gold reflections. Delicious and delicate nose of yellow peach and bergamot. An elegant palate, with a velvety freshness, of honeyed notes and pear.
Matching food & wineTuna and coriander tartar, ceviches, seafood risotto, lamb confit with garlic and thyme.