SAINTE VICTOIRE
CÔTES DE PROVENCE
91 in Decanter septembre 2016 - "Coussin is one of the fifty best rosés "
Silver medal Bettane & Desseauve Concours Prix plaisir 2016
Médaille d'argent Global rosé masters Drinks Business
90+ Guide Gilbert & Gaillard 2017
88/100 Wine enthusiast 2016
Bronze medal Decanter 2016
Commended medal International Wine Challenge 2016
Silver medal Bettane & Desseauve Concours Prix plaisir 2016
Médaille d'argent Global rosé masters Drinks Business
90+ Guide Gilbert & Gaillard 2017
88/100 Wine enthusiast 2016
Bronze medal Decanter 2016
Commended medal International Wine Challenge 2016
TerroirClay-limestone made up of ancient gravelly alluvial deposits, vestiges 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 50% Cinsault 30% Syrah 20%
Yield: 45 hl/ha.
Minimum use of pesticide approach - Respect of the "Mediterranean Nutrition in Provence" charter
VinificationMaceration of the destemmed grapes during filling of the water-cooled pneumatic press.
Draining of the juices, and then light pressing at constant temperature.
Tasting notesGolden pink in colour
The nose has a pleasant pear and peach dominance completed with floral notes.
Bright and fresh pink grapefruit and lime on the palate with a lingering minerality.
Matching food & wineThis rosé will pair well with fusion cuisine, lamb and poultry. Serve chilled.