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Trilogy (2017)

Domaine de Coste Chaude (France)

Imported Wine Club Selection: June, 2024
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Overview:

June 2024 Wine Club Imported Selection Domaine de Coste Chaude Cuvee Trilogy Overview

About:

Domaine Coste Chaude is currently owned by Vincent Tramier who purchased the property from Swiss ex-pats Marrianne and Marc Fues in 2018. The Fues’ converted the domaine to organic production and became certified by Ecocert is 2014. Vincent continues these farming practices and is now moving Coste Chaude towards biological certification. The Domaine is located on the plateau of the Southern Rhône village of Visan and is comprised of 37 hectares (91 acres), 23 hectares (57 acres) of which are devoted to vines that are planted at an altitude of over 360 meters (1181 feet). Grenache is the main red varietal, followed by Syrah and a small amount of Mourvèdre. Three white grape varieties, Viognier, Roussanne and Grenache blanc were planted in 2012 as well. The Visan plateau poses a very particular terroir; a mix of soil types (yellow ocher, brown marls. pebbles & stones over a base of limestone & alluvium), microclimate (the plateau is typically cooler than the valley) & sun exposure (all vineyards are south exposed). The aspiration is to reflect these unique qualities in the wines and getting healthy grapes is fundamental to this philosophy. Harvest at night or very early in the morning. The bunches do not undergo destemming or crushing, they will undergo gentle and progressive pressing, so as not to crush the grapes and obtain the highest quality juice possible. The recovered juices are clarified by natural sedimentation in the cold then by settling, before being put into fermentation. The temperature is maintained between 13 and 14°C in order to preserve the aromas of fresh fruit. 20% of the vintage is aged in double barrels, the remaining 80% remains in stainless steel vats.

Tasting Notes:

Bright white gold color with silvery reflections. Fine nose going crescendo, on toast, flint, then white fruits and a hint of grapefruit zest. Round and fleshy mouth, which restores the scents of the nose. This beautiful body is balanced by a gentle lemony acidity, as well as a pleasant touch of bitterness. Good length, on fruits and freshness. Ginger and white pepper nose. The oak lends a note of nougat and hay to the aromas. Full-bodied, and quite opulent. Ready to drink

Pairing Suggestions:

This gentle, zesty wine pairs well with any fish or fowl dishes, as well as being an excellent match for Asian, or Asian-inspired fare.

Jim Lutfy’s Thoughts:

”Rich, exotic with dried fruit flavors of pineapple-melons- pear and apricots.An elegant & food friendly wine especially with sauces on fish, chicken or veal. Try it with spicy Asian, Thai or Mediterranean dish!! This is the most food friendly white wine you will ever taste!!!”

– Jim Lufty, Fine Wine Source