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Clos Centeilles - IGP Côtes du Brian Le C blanc 2019

Languedoc

White

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Drink or Keep

91/100

RVF

white fruit
originality
gourmet wine

"The original expression of 3 forgotten grape varieties, the cyrano of Minervois, all prose and seduction!"

"This white combines three forgotten local grape varieties: Ribeyrenc blanc, Ribeyrenc gris and Araignan blanc. The aromatic register focuses on herbal infusions of lemon balm, verbena and lime blossom. Full-bodied on the palate, with a fresh finish and notes of ginger and mint". (La RVF revue May 2024)

Features

Estate

Clos Centeilles

Cuvée

Le C

Vintage

2019

Designation

IGP Côtes du Brian

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

Assemblage des 3 cépages les plus rares du domaine : Araignan blanc, Ribeyrenc Gris, Ribeyrenc Blanc

Terroirs

Plot planted in 1997 on clay-limestone soil over siliceous sandstone

Viticulture

HVE (High Environmental Value) certification, vines managed in accordance with sustainable agriculture principles

Harvest

Manual, early morning

Winemaking

Direct pressing, very light settling, no yeasting, daily stirring throughout the fermentation phase, fermentation temperature maintained at a maximum of 21°C.

Breeding

Separation of the largest lees and stirring every week in the vat

Alcohol content

13%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Deep pale gold colour

Nose

Surprising floral and white fruit notes, citron

Mouth

Atypical and airy, original aromas, notes of white fruit and light truffle, enveloping texture, balanced by a beautiful freshness and a hint of bitterness on the finish.

Serve

AT 10-12°C

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with pan-fried red mullet fillets on a cabbage embeurrée, mature Minervois goat's cheese, an onion soubise tartlet au gratin with walnuts, asparagus risotto, poultry in mushroom sauce (ceps, chanterelles)...

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Expert opinion

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (guide 2024) 91/100 (Revue Mai 2024)

Domaine rated (guide 2024) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

This white combines three forgotten local grape varieties: Ribeyrenc blanc, Ribeyrenc gris and Araignan blanc. The aromatic register focuses on herbal infusions of lemon balm, verbena and lime blossom. Full-bodied on the palate, with a fresh, lingering finish of ginger and mint.

About the domain :

This original estate, set in the poetic environment of the Causse de Siran, is run by Cécile Boyer-Domergue, assisted by her mother Patricia. Their wines are the result of exemplary probity, focused on the cultivation of rare or forgotten grape varieties. The fruit expression on the nose is always a little candied, while on the palate the wines display a rare elegance and great finesse of texture, particularly the pure Cinsaults. The grand cuvées are only sold at their peak. The domaine produces a lovely dry white wine based on forgotten varieties: araignan blanc, riveyrenc blanc and gris, as well as a passerillé harvest, Erme, in the spirit of the "noble wines" once made in Minervois. The uniqueness and strength of this winemaking and memorial initiative are to be applauded, offering a vital landmark not only for Minervois, but for the Languedoc region as a whole.

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