Olivier Coste Viognier 2023
Gently aromatic, with honeysuckle and apricot on the nose. Smoothly textural on the palate, with delicate flavours of nuts and citrus.
The grapes come from several different plots of gravel/clay, chalk/clay and siliceous soil over a volcanic subsoil, facing south and south-west. The vines are an average of fifteen years old, and the grapes were harvested at night to preserve freshness.
There is brief skin contact followed by pressing and fermentation at 14-18ºC. No oak is used, and the wine is bottled in the winter following the harvest.
| RRP | £15.50 |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Alcoholic strength | 12.5% |
| Country | France |
| Region | Languedoc |
| Subregion | Languedoc-Roussillon |
| Grapes | Viognier 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.
