Le Soula - Côtes Catalanes blanc 2017
Roussillon
White
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92/100
RVF
The Soula white asserts honeyed notes with aromas of fruit and white flowers. Full-bodied on the palate, with a fine balance between fatness and acidity. A consistently dynamic, precise cuvée with great complexity.
Features
Estate
Le Soula
Vintage
2017
Designation
IGP Côtes Catalanes
Region
Roussillon
Grape varieties
31% Marsanne et Roussanne, 21% Vermentino, 19% Malvoisie du Roussillon, 19% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Macabeu
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, no fining
Breeding
22 months in 500L demi-muids (62%) and new 2000L foudres (25%), in stainless steel vats (13%)
Alcohol content
13.5%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Complex, fruit and white flower aromas, honeyed notes
Mouth
Rich, fresh and pure, with good tension and fatness.
Serve
AT 12-14°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with flambéed langoustines, grilled fish, scallops, 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 wine (guide 2021) 92/100 (Vintage 2016)
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 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
on 1 reviews
Note and review by M. KARL T. Published on 26/08/2023
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