Toques et Clochers - Terroir Océanique 2018

Bettane & Desseauve

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

About the wine:

Every year at the Guide's rendezvous, the winery places here its cuvée Océanique, which comes from high-altitude plots in the west of the appellation. The ageing process puts its stamp on an intensely vanilla nose. White flowers and citrus fruit come through on the voluminous palate, which also boasts greedy sweetness and an invigorating, salivating finish. Ready for the table.

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.