Château de Rives-Blanques - Limoux Odyssée 2022
Languedoc
White
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Drink
1*Étoile
Hachette
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16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
"This Limoux will take you on a journey through a beautiful olfactory universe, a cuvée to be shared with a good meal".
Fresh, mineral and elegant, this wine combines finesse and delicacy with a richness of roasted pineapple and spice aromas. This Limoux is often compared to a great Burgundian Chardonnay.
Features
Estate
Château de Rives-Blanques
Cuvée
Odyssée
Vintage
2022
Designation
Limoux
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
Chardonnay, 30 à 45 ans
Terroirs
Molasse of marl, sandstone, shale and pebbles from the Eocene period, altitude 350 - 380 m
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual, at optimum maturity
Winemaking
Each parcel separated, gentle pneumatic pressing, only the 1st juice is used, fermentation in oak barrels, occasional stirring, very gentle filtration.
Breeding
10 months in oak barrels
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Buttercup dress
Nose
Subtle, with aromas of roasted pineapple, spices and a mineral touch.
Mouth
Tasty and elegant, medium-bodied, it reveals delicious citrus fruits and fresh, balanced acidity.
Serve
Between 12° and 14°C
Open
Best decanted
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Pairs perfectly with white meats or fish in sauce, skate wing with black butter sauce, pork tenderloin with red peppers, and many cheeses...
Château de Rives-Blanques
Limoux
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2025) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
About the wine:
A purely floral Chardonnay that plays on the grape variety's roundness and affinity with barrique, in a delicious, fresh, mellow, table-ready ensemble.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (guide 2024) 16.5/20
About the wine:
A rich wine, with notes of hazelnuts (even a little caramelized) and streaks of fresh garrigue. As with the Dédicace chenin, the acidity is softer and more discreet than I'd expect from the R-B wines, but there's a firm framework of hazelnut and walnut around the fruit, so the texture and structure are there. A touch of licorice on the finish gives it a pleasant touch.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. FREDERIC L. Published on 17/09/2024
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Note and review by M. FREDERIC M. Published on 20/08/2024
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