Toques et Clochers - Terroir Méditerranéen 2014
Languedoc
White
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15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
"Very refined nose, very ripe white fruit, eucalyptus flower, licorice, great minerality, frank, ample, generous, very aromatic palate, with excellent tension and a very nice balance on freshness." (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2017)
Features
Estate
Toques et Clochers
Cuvée
Terroir Méditerranéen
Vintage
2014
Designation
Limoux
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
100% Chardonnay
Terroirs
Mediterranean terroir. Area of holm oak, olive, kermes and juniper. Gravel soils overlying clay-limestone marl.
Viticulture
reasoned
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
in barrels. 90% of the juice is pressed from whole grapes (not de-stemmed) in pneumatic presses, 10% of the juice from pellicular maceration (24 hours at 17°C).
Breeding
10 months in French oak barrels
Alcohol content
13 %
Tasting & pairing
Eye
yellow with golden highlights
Nose
intense, full-bodied fragrances with toasty, spicy nuances
Mouth
harmonious, supple, full-bodied, very long with toasty notes on the finish
Serve
at 14°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairing
Wonderful as an aperitif, it's a delicious accompaniment to oysters and shellfish, as well as bouillabaisse and brandade de morue...
Toques et Clochers
Limoux
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 15/20 + coup de coeur (Very good wine)
Domaine rated (2023 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the wine:
Very refined nose of ripe white fruit, eucalyptus blossom, licorice, great minerality, clean, full-bodied, generous, very aromatic palate, with excellent tension and fresh balance.
About the domain :
The Sieur d'Arques cooperative is Limoux's major economic player, marketing 16 million bottles. A pioneer in parcel selection, the cooperative has been committed to quality for the past twenty years, and continues to produce well-calibrated cuvées. The range of toques-et-clochers whites, based on Chardonnay from the 4 Limoux terroirs, is aged in barrels, Burgundy-style, with stirring, resulting in generous, charming and perfectly balanced wines. An attractive range of quality bubbles perfectly complements the cellar's wines. Its consistency of quality makes it a real spearhead for the appellation.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domain rated (guide 2024) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
The Cave Coopérative Sieur d'Arques is a key player in the Limoux vineyards, accounting for around 60% of production. Founded in 1946, it now has 205 members and a vast 1,800-hectare vineyard spread over more than 40 communes, enabling it to carry out rigorous plot selection on a very wide variety of terroirs. Its Toques et Clochers auction, instituted in 1990, has raised Limoux's profile and drawn attention to its still wines.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
on 3 reviews
Note and review by M. YANNICK P. Published on 10/01/2019
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Note and review by M. ALAIN B. Published on 24/06/2018
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Note and review by M. OLIVIER L. Published on 28/06/2017
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