Domaine de la Dourbie
Mala Coste 2023
Languedoc | White | 2023
At Domaine de La Dourbie, love and respect for the land shine through in every bottle. Certified organic since 2009, Laurent and his team craft wines that aspire to become Grand Crus of the Languedoc. The vines, aged between 50 and 80 years, produce a wine with a robust character, named "Mala Coste," evoking a velvety sensation on the palate, like a liquid Barry White, with a subtle mineral touch. A unique tasting experience, the fruit of meticulous and passionate work.
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Domaine de la Dourbie
Founded in 1781, Domaine de la Dourbie is located on the right bank of the Hérault River, at the foot of the Causse du Larzac plateau. The estate takes its name from the Dourbie, a local river that flows through the vineyard before joining the Hérault. This geographical location places the estate in a transitional context between Mediterranean influences and the cooler climates associated with higher altitudes.
The vineyard has been farmed organically since 2009 and is spread across two distinct areas. Approximately 20 hectares surround the main estate, while a second plot of about 12 hectares is located at nearly 300 meters altitude in the Rouveyrolles valley. This area, surrounded by garrigue scrubland, benefits from a more temperate microclimate, promoting gradual ripening and naturally cooler balances.
All work in the vineyard and the cellar is carried out entirely on site, with particular attention paid to manual harvesting ... Lire plus
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