Olivier Coste Chardonnay 2023
Clean, precise, mineral Chardonnay - no oak, just delicate apple fruit and a crisp, refreshing finish.
The Chardonnay comes from three separate parcels of vines between seven and fifteen years old, facing south and south-east. The soils are Villafranchian pebbles and chalk/clay, with volcanic subsoil. The grapes are harvested at night to preserve freshness.
Winemaking is non-interventionist: the grapes are harvested at night to preserve freshness and each terroir is vinified separately. They are destemmed before a short skin contact maceration, cold settled, then fermented at 15-18ºC. No oak is used and it is aged in stainless steel tanks then bottled in the spring following the harvest.
| RRP | £14.25 |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Alcoholic strength | 13.0% |
| Country | France |
| Region | Languedoc |
| Subregion | Languedoc-Roussillon |
| Grapes | Chardonnay 100% |
| Dry/Sweet value | 1 |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Eggs | Yes |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Screwcap |
Since his childhood, Olivier Coste's favourite place to play was in the vineyards and the wine cellar at his family’s wine estate, which was founded in 1701 in Pézenas. With this upbringing, he developed a passion for nature, the Languedoc region and southern French wines. The vineyards are located a few kilometres from Pézenas where the Mediterranean Sea asserts its influence on the vines. The estate is certified HVE3, which complements the family’s existing ‘Carbon Neutral’ approach. They reduce their CO2 emissions, keeping them to a minimum and offset the rest by financing ecological initiatives, including projects in India. Olivier’s (OC)riginal Stars range has been created for those who appreciate a modern, fresh and fruity varietal wine and is complemented by quirky packaging.
