"Very refined nose, lovely ripe fruit, sweet spices, smoke, hints of chalk and garrigue, tasty, aromatic palate, with melting tannins and lots of freshness. Balanced, energetic and easy to drink. (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve 2019) Strength and finesse!
Features
Estate
Toques et Clochers
Cuvée
L'Occursus
Vintage
2015
Designation
Limoux
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
Merlot, Cabernet sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Syrah, Grenache, Malbec
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Stainless steel tanks
Breeding
18 months in French oak barrels
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Dark garnet colour
Nose
Powerful and harmonious. Aromas of black fruits, cherries, smoke, coffee, vanilla, pepper, cigar box.
Mouth
Complex, round and structured, with spicy notes. Fine tannins and good length.
Serve
AT 16-17°C
Drink before
2021
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with grilled red meats or red meats in sauce, game or strong cheeses...
Toques et Clochers
Limoux
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 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, lovely ripe fruit, sweet spices, smoke, hints of chalk and garrigue, tasty, aromatic palate, with melting tannins and lots of freshness. Balanced, energetic and easy to drink.
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 consistent quality makes it a real spearhead for the appellation.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning 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, where it accounts 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
3.8/5
out of 4 reviews
Note and review by M. SEBASTIEN R. Published on 02/05/2024
A little high in alcohol, but exciting in its energy and fruit brightness.
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Note and review by M. RO S. Published on 08/08/2023
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Note and review by M. SYLVAIN G. Published on 06/03/2023
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Note and review by M. STEPHANE C. Published on 03/06/2020
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