92/100 Coup de Cœur
RVF
"A complex white, sustained by notes of acacia and chamomile. The crystalline palate finishes with a saline allongevity." ( Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2021 - RVF) A consistently dynamic, precise cuvée with great complexity.
Features
Estate
Le Soula
Vintage
2016
Designation
IGP Côtes Catalanes
Region
Roussillon
Grape varieties
36 % Sauvignon Blanc, 34 % Macabeu, 15 % Grenache Blanc, 7% Marsanne et Roussanne, 7% Vermentino, 1 % Grenache Gris
Terroirs
Soils of decomposed granite, between 350 m and 550 m altitude
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Direct pressing of whole bunches, fermentation with indigenous yeasts
Breeding
22 months in 500L demi-muids (45%) and new 2000L-3000L foudres (28%) and 27% in vats
Alcohol content
12.79%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Aromas of exotic yellow fruit
Mouth
Rich, fresh and pure, with notes of hazelnut and spice on the finish.
Serve
AT 12-14°C
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with flambéed langoustines, grilled fish, roast poultry, a cheese platter...
Le Soula
IGP Côtes Catalanes
Expert opinion
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (guide 2021) 92/100 Coup de Coeur
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:
A complex white, sustained by notes of acacia and chamomile. The crystalline palate finishes with a long, saline finish.
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
4.2/5
on 6 reviews
Note and review by M. YANN J. Published on 14/09/2022
More Sauvignon-like and less interesting than the 2012 and 2013, which I really liked.
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Note and review by M. RICHARD S. Published on 25/05/2023
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Note and review by M. LAURENT T. Published on 30/12/2021
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Note and review by M. GEORGES HUBERT D. Published on 01/11/2021
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Note and review by M. LAURENT F. Published on 15/08/2021
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Note and review by M. FREDERIC F. Published on 03/07/2021
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