Le Soula - Côtes Catalanes rouge 2018
Languedoc
Red
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93/100
RVF
" The 2018 Soula retains plenty of freshness and a charming mouthfeel. charm. It has less power and structure than its 2015 elder, but it stands out for its sanguine, spicy character. " (Le Guide RVF 2023)
Features
Estate
Le Soula
Vintage
2018
Designation
IGP Côtes Catalanes
Region
Roussillon
Grape varieties
50% Carignan, 48% Syrah, 2% Macabeu
Terroirs
Decomposed granite and black schist, between 350 and 600m altitude
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
84% whole bunch maceration for 12-15 days, 14% destemmed for 8 days, 2% direct press, fermentation with indigenous yeasts
Breeding
22 months, 71% in foudre and 29% in demi-muids and barrels
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
2025
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 (guide 2023) 93/100
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:
The 2018 Soula retains plenty of freshness and a charming mouthfeel. It has less power and structure than its 2015 elder, but stands out for its sanguine and lovely spicy imprint.
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
4.5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. SIMON C. Published on 28/12/2023
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Note and review by M. MICHEL G. Published on 07/04/2022
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