SILVER MEDAL AT THE CONCOURS GENERAL AGRICOLE 2017
BRONZE MEDAL AT THE DECANTER WWA 2017- 89 POINTS
ONE STAR GUIDE HACHETTE DES ROSES 2017-2018
Terroir
La Croix de Prieur is Château Coussin's second wine, produced in the heart of the Trets terroir. It is made from a plot that belonged to the monks of the Abbey of Saint Victor in Marseille, in the Middle Ages.
Vineyard
Average age of vines: 30 years
Grenache 70 %
Cinsault 15%
Syrah 10%
Rolle 5%
Yield: 50 hl/ha.
Minimum use of pesticide approach (Agriculture raisonnée)
Vinification
Direct pressing of the destemmed grapes in stainless steel temperature-controlled presses, and then temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats.
Tasting notes
Pale pink in color with coral highlights
A voluptuous nose of pear and peach with a touch of aniseed.
Refreshing and ample with a pleasant finish
Matching food & wine
Great with charcuterie, fish tacos and Asian cuisine