L'Aventure : Côte à Côte 2023

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Côte à Côte 2023 by L'Aventure

Serving and cellaring

The Côte à Côte 2023 has remarkable ageing potential. It can be cellared and enjoyed until around 2043.

L'Aventure crafts a great American wine that combines richness and elegance

The estate

Founded in 1998 in the heart of California, the L'Aventure estate was born of the vision of Stephan Asseo, a Bordeaux winemaker in search of creative freedom. After exploring many regions, he settled with his family on America's West Coast to break free from the constraints of the French appellation system. Today, Stephan Asseo and his wife Béatrice remain the owners of this 127-acre estate. L'Aventure quickly made its mark through its unique identity, marrying European savoir-faire with the exceptional terroirs of the New World to create bold, world-renowned blends.

The vineyard

The grapes come exclusively from the estate's vineyard in the Willow Creek District, on the western side of Paso Robles. This terroir stands out for its limestone soils derived from the Monterey Formation and its rolling hills, which enjoy wide temperature swings between day and night thanks to maritime influences. The vines are planted at high density and meticulously managed to keep yields drastically low, ensuring optimal concentration in the berries.

Vinification and ageing

The Côte à Côte 2023 undergoes meticulous ageing over 18 months. The wine rests in a precise combination of vessels: 40% new French oak barriques, 36% one-year-old French oak barrels, 15% concrete tanks and 9% amphorae. This cuvée was then bottled in March 2025.

Grape varieties

This blend is composed of 42% Syrah, 36% Grenache and 22% Mourvèdre.