92/100
RVF
"A remarkable nose, a blend of pepper, dried flowers and a hint of balsamic. This vintage does, however, show a certain looseness on the palate, but the mastery is there" (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2021 - RVF) A fine wine for laying down that's starting to open up!
Features
Estate
Le Soula
Vintage
2014
Designation
IGP Côtes Catalanes
Region
Roussillon
Grape varieties
39 % Syrah, 37 % Carignan, 24 % Grenache noir
Terroirs
Decomposed granite and black schist, between 350 and 600m altitude
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Maceration in whole bunches for 12 to 15 days
Breeding
22 months in casks (40%), vats (40%) and demi-muids and barrels (20%)
Alcohol content
12.5 %
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Beautiful ruby color
Nose
Great floral freshness, gourmand and seductive, with notes of leather, fresh bacon and civet, rounded off with stewed raspberry.
Mouth
Precise, finely crunchy tannins, nice bitterness, nice freshness
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with grilled meats, red meats, a cheese platter...
Le Soula
IGP Côtes Catalanes
Expert opinion
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2021 guide) 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:
A remarkable nose, a blend of pepper, dried flowers and a hint of balsamic. This vintage does, however, have a more delicate mouthfeel, but the mastery is there!
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
4.4/5
on 7 reviews
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