La Croix Gratiot - Languedoc Le Chant des Dolia blanc 2022
1*Étoile
Hachette
90/100
RVF
"Journey to Languedoc, on the shores of the Thau lagoon"
"Aged in dolia (large jars) and concrete vats, this is a pure Roussanne with subtle aromas of flowers and sweet spices. A hint of honey and a touch of lemon zest enhance the bouquet on the palate, which is pleasingly tactile with a caressing texture and preserved freshness. Harmonious and elegant, it deserves to be paired with a delicate fish dish in a creamy sauce." (Le Guide Hachette 2025).
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Eye
Ochre yellow dress
Nose
Fresh and elegant, with captivating aromas of verbena, lemongrass, and candied ginger, subtly blended with brioche notes.
Mouth
Remarkable fullness, aromas of ripe white fruit, light harmonious vegetal touch
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with octopus with Carlencas chickpea cream, Brie de Meaux cheese and green apple, grilled fish, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
This 35-hectare estate in Montagnac is known for its Picpoul de Pinet wines. Yves and his daughter Anaïs run it biodynamically and are experimenting with new containers, including ceramic and stoneware dolias. Don't miss Bréchallune, a Picpoul aged slowly on lees that departs from the classic style of the appellation, or Le Chant des Dolia, a stunning Languedoc that goes far beyond the standard of this regional appellation.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2025) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)
About wine:
Aged in dolia (large jars) and concrete vats, this pure Roussanne has subtle aromas of flowers and sweet spices. A hint of honey and a touch of lemon zest enhance the bouquet on the palate, which is pleasingly tactile with a caressing texture and preserved freshness. Harmonious and elegant, it deserves to be paired with a delicate fish dish in a creamy sauce.
About the estate:
Focused on melon cultivation and supplying a cooperative winery, the estate took a major turn in 2004 with the creation of a wine cellar. In 2009, Anaïs Ricôme joined her father Yves at the head of a 35-hectare (organic) vineyard, created a new range, and developed sales.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 90/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About wine:
Chant des Dolia white 2022, which as usual gives pride of place to Roussanne, plays on bitter notes and does not fall into opulence.
About the estate:
Anaïs Ricôme is the benchmark for Picpoul de Pinet, producing wines of great purity on this beautiful clay-limestone terroir. The appellation produces some of the greatest white wines of the Languedoc, marked by the sea breezes, straightforward and iodized, made from the Piquepoul grape variety. After studying viticulture and oenology and gaining experience in a New Zealand vineyard, her father, Yves, offered her the opportunity to take over this estate near Marseillan. As soon as she settled in, she took some drastic decisions: reducing the size of the vineyard to better control quality, converting the estate to organic farming and using certain biodynamic practices. The wines are very light, with a preference for stainless steel, sandstone, and old casks. The result is brilliant, lively, and energetic wines of great precision. Quality is once again the order of the day.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review and opinion by Mr. ROMAIN V. Published on 11/11/2025
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