Le Soula - Côtes Catalanes blanc 2015
Roussillon
White
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93/100
RVF
"Matured for nearly two years, Soula Blanc asserts honeyed notes with orange blossom and turmeric, which are echoed on the palate. Lots of relief with lemon balm and fine bitters, making it a lovely table wine." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2022 - RVF) A consistently dynamic and precise cuvée with great complexity.
Features
Estate
Le Soula
Vintage
2015
Designation
IGP Côtes Catalanes
Region
Roussillon
Grape varieties
49% Sauvignon Blanc, 23% Vermentino, 14% Grenache Blanc, 12% Macabeu, 2% Grenache Gris, Malvoisie du Roussillon, Marsanne et Roussanne
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 new 500L demi-muids (18%) and 2000L foudres (21%), in vats (34%) and in 3000L foudres (27%).
Alcohol content
13.5%
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
2025
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
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100
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:
Aged for almost two years, Soula blanc asserts honeyed notes with orange blossom and turmeric, which are echoed on the palate. Lots of relief with lemon balm and fine bitters, making it a lovely table wine.
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
5/5
on 3 reviews
Note and review by M. PHILIPPE B. Published on 08/03/2024
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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. AURELIEN C. Published on 15/08/2022
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