Le Soula - La Macération VDP Côtes Catalanes N°21 (Vin orange)
Roussillon
White
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92/100
RVF
"A soft, macerated orange wine, with notes of toasted bread spread with apricot jam!"
"Macération du Soula confirms the domaine's success in white wines, with its pretty bitters, full mouthfeel and fine, unobtrusive phenolic return. The exercise is mastered and the wine seductive." (Le Guide RVF 2023)
Features
Estate
Le Soula
Cuvée
La Macération N°21
Designation
Vin de France
Region
Roussillon
Grape varieties
38% Sauvignon Blanc, 32% Macabeu, 15% Grenache Blanc, 10% Vermentino, 5% Marsanne et Roussanne
Terroirs
Soils of decomposed granite, between 350 m and 550 m altitude
Viticulture
Traditional with limited ploughing
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Whole-cluster maceration for 11-14 days, pressing, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, blending of 2019 (17%) and 2021 (84%) vintages.
Breeding
59% in tuns, 41% in 500-litre demi-muids, no fining, clarifying filtration
Alcohol content
12.5%
Organic
Yes
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
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with seafood, fish, mature cheeses...
Le Soula
Vin de France
Expert opinion
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (guide 2023) 92/100
Domaine rated (2023 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Macération du Soula confirms the success of the domaine's white wines, with their pretty bitters, ample mouthfeel and fine, unobtrusive phenolic return. The exercise is mastered and the wine is seductive.
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
4.3/5
on 3 reviews
Note and review by M. SIMON C. Published on 28/12/2023
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Note and review by M. JEAN PIERRE G. Published on 21/03/2023
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Note and review by M. CHRISTOPHE F. Published on 28/02/2023
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