La Croix de Prieur is Château Coussin's second wine, produced in the heart of the Trets terroir. During the Middle Ages the parcels belonged to the monks of the Abbey Saint Victor in Marseille.
Vineyard
Average age of vines: 30 years
Grenache 60 %
Cinsault 30%
Syrah 10%
Yield: 55 hl/ha.
Minimum use of pesticide approach (sustainable farming). Vegan.
Vegan wine
Vinification
Direct pressing of the destemmed grapes in stainless steel temperature-controlled presses followed by a fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Tasting notes
A pale rosewood color.
A apricot nose with notes of pink peppercorn.
Palate is nicely bright with notes of pomgranate and a citrusy finish.
Matching food & wine
Sushi, heirloom tomato and bufala salad, grilled calamari.