{"product_id":"olivier-coste-carignan-blanc-2023","title":"Olivier Coste, Carignan Blanc 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: Olivier Coste, Carignan Blanc ‘Rare’ 2023\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA rare gem from the Languedoc coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliantly bright in the glass, this wine opens with floral and citrus aromas, followed by subtle notes of melon, almond and flint. The palate is crisp and zesty, with mouth-watering salinity and a long, mineral finish. Delicate, characterful and deliciously drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop food pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh crab and avocado salad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled sea bass with lemon and herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCourgette, mint and feta tart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is a seriously cool wine made from the little-known Carignan Blanc grape. It opens with a subtle smokiness on the nose - think a touch of Riesling or Viognier - then follows through with vibrant fruit, crisp acidity and a long, juicy finish. It drinks beautifully.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlivier Coste\u003c\/strong\u003e grew up playing among the vines at his family’s historic estate near Pézenas, and his passion for sustainable winemaking runs deep. Today, he’s known for preserving rare Mediterranean varieties and producing vibrant, contemporary wines from the sunny south of France. The estate is certified HVE Level 3, carbon neutral, and invests in renewable energy and global ecological projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it’s made:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from 70-year-old Carignan Blanc vines, grown just inland from the Mediterranean in Castelnau-de-Guers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional gobelet pruning to protect grapes from the summer heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrapes harvested at night to preserve freshness and acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24-hour cold maceration followed by cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo oak ageing - just pure, vibrant expression of fruit and terroir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Languedoc, France (Vin de France designation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp, aromatic white wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screwcap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from a vanishingly rare grape and full of bright, sea-sprayed freshness — this is the kind of wine that redefines what southern French whites can be. Pure joy in a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olivier Coste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58777039536460,"sku":"has1789236906840","price":15.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/5660\/8332\/files\/olivier-coste-carignan-blanc-2023_1.jpg?v=1789236933","url":"https:\/\/www.doveandfield.shop\/products\/olivier-coste-carignan-blanc-2023","provider":"clupsgania","version":"1.0","type":"link"}