HAUTE PROVENCE
Les Quelles
De La Coste
American actor, producer and fashion designer John Malkovich has arrived to the Canadian wine scene.
Hailing from the South of France, Les Quelles de la Coste (LQLC) is all about expressing
fruitful Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir and blending them together.
Owned by John Malkovich and partner Nicole Peyran, LQLC is making headlines with mega Decanter points. A small production with a tiny team, John, Nicole, Ralf and Jean have big dreams for this estate and the quality to support them. From their flagship '14 Quelles', fan favourite '7 Quelles', to their single varietals and perfect Provencial Rosé, LQLC wines create their own story, each a fantastic expression of the man himself.
A small production with a tiny team - John, Nicole, Ralf and Jean have big dreams for this estate a
and the quality to support them. All the wines of LQLC create their own story,
each a fantastic expression of the man himself.
What to expect
Rosé
LQLC, Rosé, Vaucluse IGP, 2020
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes
A super refreshing style of rosé, pink grapefruit and herbal notes dominate. On the plate the acidity is mouthwatering, leaving you reaching for another glass before you know it.
‘7 Quelles’
LQLC, ‘7 Quelles’, Vaucluse IGP, NV
65% Pinot Noir/35% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes
This most unusual blend will surprise its skeptics with notes of brambly wild black fruits, silky tannins and fresh acidity. Thoroughly quaffable.
‘14 Quelles’
LQLC, ‘14 Quelles’, Vaucluse IGP, 2018
60% Cabernet Sauvignon/40% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
This flagship wine from John Malkovich is complex, layered and floral with red and black fruit, spice, leather and smoke.
Pinot Noir
LQLC, Vaucluse IGP, 2014
100% Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Maturation in steel gives both depth and freshness. Raspberry and black cherry fruit, rich and round on the palate. For new world Pinot fans.
Cabernet Sauvignon
LQLC, Vaucluse IGP, 2015
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes
Minty and herbal, cassis, blackberry, graphite and iron. New world flare with old world class. A delicious Cabernet. Must try!