Meet the Makers: Château La Coste and La Coste de Los Andes

Meet the Makers:
Château La Coste and La Coste de Los Andes

At DukesHill, we’re proud to celebrate the exceptional producers we work with, and in today’s piece we’re shining a light on Château La Coste and its sister estate, La Coste de Los Andes. From the limestone hills of Provence to the high-altitude vineyards of Argentina’s Uco Valley, their wines reflect a shared commitment to organic farming, craftsmanship and respect for terroir.
We spoke with the team to learn more about their story, their vineyards and what inspires the wines they create.

Here’s what they shared with us.

Can you tell us the story behind Château La Coste and La Coste de Los Andes Wines? How did it begin and what inspired you to start making wine?

Château La Coste is rooted in centuries of Provençal history, with viticulture on the estate dating back to Roman times. The first modern vintage was produced in 1962, but the estate underwent a transformative restoration in the early 2000s.

The vision was to revive the vineyards through organic and biodynamic practices while creating a place where wine, art and architecture could coexist. Today, the estate is internationally recognised not only for its wines, but also for its open-air art and architectural installations integrated into the landscape.

That same philosophy extends to our sister estate, La Coste de Los Andes, in Argentina’s Uco Valley, where we apply the same commitment to terroir, craftsmanship and cultural expression.

What makes your wines unique? Is there a particular philosophy you follow?

Our philosophy is consistent across both estates: estate grown fruit, organic farming, meticulous plot selection and minimal intervention in the cellar.

Every vineyard parcel is cultivated, harvested and vinified separately to honour its individual character. Whether it is the limestone terraces of Provence or the high altitude soils of the Andes, we allow each site to speak clearly through the wine.

Precision and patience define our approach. We seek purity, freshness and balance rather than power. The result is wines that are expressive, refined and true to their origin.

Can you describe your vineyards and terroir?

In Provence, Château La Coste sits in the gently rolling hills north west of Aix en Provence. The vineyards are planted on clay and limestone soils, with excellent drainage and cooling influences from the mistral. Warm days and cooler nights help preserve acidity and aromatic definition, producing wines of elegance and finesse.

In Argentina, La Coste de Los Andes is located in the Uco Valley in Mendoza, framed by the Andes. The high altitude vineyards benefit from intense sunlight, pure mountain air and glacial meltwater. Bright days and cool nights allow for slow, even ripening, delivering concentration alongside remarkable freshness.

Though geographically distant, both estates share a focus on natural balance and respect for their ecosystems.

How do you decide on the styles of wine you produce? Do you have signature wines?

Our wines are shaped first and foremost by their terroir.

In Provence, rosé remains central to our identity. Château La Coste Rosé is our flagship cuvée, known for its pale colour, delicate red fruit, citrus freshness and refined, gastronomic structure. It reflects the clarity and elegance that define the estate.

We also produce whites and structured reds, as well as limited Grand Vin selections that express our finest parcels.

In Argentina, Andillian Malbec has become a signature wine for La Coste de Los Andes. Grown at altitude in the Uco Valley, it offers ripe black fruit, subtle spice and fine tannins, lifted by natural freshness. It is a wine of depth and precision, and particularly well suited to Easter dishes such as roast lamb or slow cooked meats.

Where do you source your grapes?

All of our wines are produced from estate grown grapes.

Both Château La Coste and La Coste de Los Andes are farmed organically, with biodynamic principles guiding soil health and vineyard vitality. We do not use synthetic chemicals, and biodiversity is actively encouraged across the estates.

Sustainability is not a marketing choice for us; it is fundamental to maintaining the integrity of our land and the quality of our wines over the long term.

Have you received any recognitions you are particularly proud of?

We are proud that Château La Coste has become internationally recognised not only as a wine estate but as a cultural destination where art, architecture and agriculture are integrated. The estate welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, reflecting the strength of the brand and its global appeal.

Across both estates, we are particularly proud of the consistency and quality of the wines, which continue to earn critical recognition in international markets.

What is your favourite wine from the range, and how do you enjoy it?

Château La Coste Rosé enjoyed outdoors with seasonal Provençal dishes perfectly captures the spirit of the estate.

Equally, Andillian Malbec served alongside a celebratory Easter roast brings warmth and depth to the table, showcasing the energy and altitude of the Andes.

What keeps you motivated and passionate about making wine?

What motivates us is the privilege of working with exceptional landscapes.

Whether in Provence or the Andes, we are custodians of remarkable land. Our responsibility is to respect it, preserve it and translate it into wines that people can enjoy and share.

Wine, for us, is a meeting of land, craft and culture. That dialogue between nature and human creativity continues to inspire everything we do.