Winemaker
Damien Coste
- Discipline
- Winemaker
Portrait of Damien Coste
i. Biography
Damien Coste’s work at Domaine Belles Pierres is built on small-production Rhône-style wines, made in Murviel-lès-Montpellier with restraint and precision. The estate’s identity comes from handpicked fruit and from Terroir Saint Georges in the Coteaux du Languedoc appellation, a source that gives the wines a clear link to place. In that framework, Coste’s role is straightforward: carry the vineyard through to bottle without losing the discipline that defines the domaine.
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Where They Are Now
A first professional base in grape growing came in 1989, when Damien Coste worked as a viticulteur at cave coopérative de Murviel. That early role placed him in the seasonal work that underpins winegrowing before the cellar has any say. In 1992, he took the helm of Domaine Belles Pierres, and that move established the role he has held since as owner and winemaker. The estate has since reflected a methodical, hands-on approach: limited scale, carefully tended fruit, and Rhône-style wines shaped by exacting attention rather than excess.
Signature
At Domaine Belles Pierres, quality is the result of a set of practices rather than a label. Damien Coste’s wines are made from handpicked grapes and from Terroir Saint Georges, the source that anchors the estate within the Coteaux du Languedoc appellation. That combination of site, scale, and manual work defines the house style. Coste’s signature is consistency: Rhône-style wines made with close attention to the vineyard and a preference for precision over volume.
Honors
No awards are cited for Coste.
FAQ
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What is Damien Coste's current role?
As of 2026, Damien Coste is Owner and Winemaker.
Where did Damien Coste work before?
Damien Coste's earlier career included cave coopérative de Murviel.
What is Damien Coste known for?
Rhône-style wines.
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