Château Saint-Hilaire - Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence blanc 2023
Provence
White
Sold individually
Drink or Keep
"The vigour and minerality of this white gives way to a touch of honey!
An expressive white with lots of plum, passion fruit and quince aromas... The minerality awakens the palate before giving way to pretty gourmet notes of honey. A perfect match for grilled sea bream.
Features
Estate
Château Saint-Hilaire
Vintage
2023
Designation
Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence
Region
Provence
Grape varieties
45% Rolle, 35% Sauvignon, 10% Grenache, Blanc, 10% Sémillon
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
Reasoned, HVE 3
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Pressing under nitrogen inerting, stabulation (7-15 days) then settling, alcoholic fermentation (15 days - 1 month), vinification with temperature control (12-13°C) in stainless steel tanks.
Breeding
In tanks
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Pale buttercup
Nose
Discreet notes of white flowers such as lily of the valley
Mouth
Expressive, revealing fruity aromas such as plum and passion fruit. Well-balanced, the finish oscillates between suppleness and tension.
Serve
AT 8-10°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Accompanies sea bream a la plancha, 18-month Comté cheese, fresh goat's cheese toast...
Château Saint-Hilaire
Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
The Lapierre family has been cultivating vines in the commune of Coudoux since the late 18th century. In 1935, Jean Lapierre, then a naval officer, decided to devote himself solely to the land, which was mainly planted with olive trees. In 1952, Max Lapierre took over from his father, transforming the estate into a vineyard. In 1973, his son Yves created Château Saint-Hilaire and became the owner and winemaker. The estate extends over the stony hillsides of the Coudoux range, halfway between Mont Sainte-Victoire and the Alpilles massif. The vines flourish on 55 south-facing hectares, currently undergoing organic conversion.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 18/09/2024
A pleasant surprise, this white may not be revolutionary, but it's as seductive as it is convincing. After a clean attack, the mid-palate is as round as it is fresh, with a remarkable balance based on a pretty core combining citrus and exotic fruit. The harmony is completed by a touch of fatness that gives a pleasant satiny sensation, while the whole is held together by a fine iodized minerality that prolongs the tension towards a finish with a lemony persistence that gives it an airy feel. A moderate price and the distinguished appearance of the bottle are two additional assets. Ideal as an aperitif with supions en persillade, this white also won over guests with linguine alle vongole. Score = 4.
See all reviews from this customer
Note and review by M. FLORIAN C. Published on 15/10/2024
See all reviews from this customer
Buy your Saint-Hilaire wines at the best price on private sale!
Free on your 1st order*.
An expert selection
The best wines and champagnes rated by the greatest guides (Hachette, Gault Millau, La Revue du Vin de France, Bettane & Desseauve, Parker, Concours, ...).
Direct from the estates
For impeccable preservation, all the bottles of wine for sale on our site are still in the cellar of the winery or its merchant at the time of your purchase.
Wines at the best price
You always get the best price on the wines you buy on 1jour1vin , and if you find your wine cheaper on another site, we'll refund the difference.
Best prices
Secure payment
Careful delivery
Customer service
1jour1vin - 2024