Domaine Modat - Côtes Catalanes Les Lucioles 2021
Roussillon
White
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94/100
James Suckling
"A vibrant blend of white and gray Grenache, Macabeu and white Carignan. Textured and medium-bodied, with impressive volume and transparency on the midpalate. The nose presents notes of spicy lemons, nectarine, green apples and a hint of cream. Mineral and pure, with fresh, natural acidity and a tasty, elegant finish. Very precise. Made from organically grown grapes. Drink now or cellar. (James Suckling 2022)
Features
Estate
Domaine Modat
Cuvée
Les Lucioles
Vintage
2021
Designation
IGP Côtes Catalanes
Region
Roussillon
Grape varieties
Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Maccabeu, Carignan Blanc
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual, night-time
Winemaking
Light direct pressing of whole bunches, light settling, alcoholic fermentation in demi-muids, no malolactic.
Breeding
6-8 months on fine lees in demi-muids
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Luminous dress
Nose
Citrus, lemon, acacia
Mouth
Ample and fresh, dense, lemony finish
Serve
At 10-12°C, decanting will bring out its flavours.
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Ideal as an aperitif, with spicy dishes, shellfish, fish in sauce...
Domain Modat
IGP Côtes Catalanes
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domain rated (guide 2021) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
Philippe Modat compensated for the ungratefulness of his job as a clerk at the Commercial Court by breathing new life into his wild gneiss lands in Caramany, with the help of his indefatigable steward Laurent Abet. Today, his sons Quentin and Louis have taken over, with many projects in mind. Irreproachable viticulture, respectful vinification, range building: everything is in place to help the estate grow and evolve. Promising wines, a cellar full of ideas, and a welcome wind of youth blowing through an appellation that needs it more than ever.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domain rated (guide 2021) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Of Catalan origin, Philippe Modat, a magistrate, is an enlightened wine enthusiast like his father, who also became a winemaker. In 2006, this passion led to the creation of an estate in the Agly valley: 27 ha of vines on a plateau 300 m above sea level, in organic conversion since 2011 (8 ha in biodynamic viticulture) and an ecologically designed cellar, equipped with photovoltaic cells, inaugurated in 2008.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domain rated (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 94/100
Rated Domaine (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
A vibrant blend of white and gray Grenache, Macabeu and white Carignan. Textured and medium-bodied, with impressive volume and transparency on the midpalate. The nose presents notes of spicy lemons, nectarine, green apples and a hint of cream. Mineral and pure, with fresh, natural acidity and a tasty, elegant finish. Very precise. Made from organically grown grapes. For drinking or cellaring.
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