Le Soula - La Macération du Soula N°16

Name: Le Soula - La Macération du Soula N°16
Brand: Le Soula
Rating: 3.5 (10 reviews)

Vin de France|White wine

Roussillon

White

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3.5/5 (10 customers)

17/20

RVF

"A blend of vintages from 2009 to 2017, with 2016 dominating (30%). The aromatic detail of this maceration wine is to be commended: hints of orange blossom and curry dress without insistence a tonic and generous material, whose tannic grain remains admirably fine." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2019 - RVF) A pretty white maceration wine, amber in color, made from a blend of Vermentino, Maccabeu, Sauvignon and a touch of Malvoisie du Roussillon.

Features

Estate

Le Soula

Cuvée

La Macération N°16

Designation

Vin de France

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

68% Vermentino, 29% Macabeu, 2% Sauvignon, 1% Malvoisie du Roussillon

Terroirs

Soils of decomposed granite, between 350 m and 550 m altitude

Viticulture

Traditional with limited ploughing

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Maceration in whole bunches for 10 to 15 days, followed by pressing and fermentation with indigenous yeasts and organic nutrients. Blends of 6 vintages: 2017 (16%), 2016 (30%), 2015 (16%), 2014 (22%), 2013 (7%), 2009 (9%)

Breeding

80% in 500-litre demi-muids, 20% in vats

Alcohol content

13.5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Amber color

Nose

Aromas of candied citrus fruit, caramel, tobacco

Mouth

Fruity and powerful, subtle and elegant bitterness, long finish

Serve

AT 14-17°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2021

Production

4,500 bottles and 60 magnums

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with seafood, fish, mature cheeses...

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Expert opinion

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2019 guide) 17/20 + Favorite (Grand vin)

Domaine rated (guide 2023) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

A blend of vintages from 2009 to 2017, with 2016 predominating (30%). The aromatic detail of this maceration wine is to be applauded: hints of orange blossom and curry gently dress up a tonic, generous body whose tannic grain remains admirably fine.

About the domain :

On the beautiful, high-altitude granite terraces of the Fenouillèdes region, northwest of Maury, Gérard Gauby and a few associates acquired this certified organic estate. In 2016, Wendy Wilson replaced Gerald Stanley, who had run the estate since 2008. The red and white wines are vinified in barrels on the basis of very natural principles: indigenous yeasts, no acidification, no chaptalization. Never lacking in freshness or elegance, the reds have recently gained in structure and fleshiness. But from the very first vintage, in 2001, Le Soula has distinguished itself primarily through its whites, which have impressed us with their purity and intensity: the combination of Macabeu, Sauvignon Blanc and several other grape varieties works wonders. The wines are often worth waiting for to reach their full expression.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.5/5

out of 10 reviews