Domaine des Soulanes - Côtes Catalanes Kaya blanc 2023
Roussillon
White
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92/100
RVF
"A rich white with great balance!
Kaya blanc is a cuvée dominated by Grenache blanc and gris with a little Carignan blanc and gris. A nose of finesse, with notes of white fruit and hazelnut, supported by a beautiful minerality. The attack is frank and salivating, enhanced by aromas of fresh almond.
Features
Estate
Domaine des Soulanes
Cuvée
Kaya
Vintage
2023
Designation
IGP Côtes Catalanes
Region
Roussillon
Grape varieties
Grenache gris, Grenache blanc, Carignan gris, Carignan blanc
Terroirs
Clay and granitic arenas
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual, in boxes
Winemaking
Direct pressing, fermentation with rigorous temperature management, traditional and meticulous vinification.
Breeding
70% barrels and 30% stainless steel tanks, on fine lees with stirring
Alcohol content
13.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Crystal-clear color
Nose
Nose of white fruits, white peaches and hazelnut
Mouth
Clean, salivating attack with notes of fresh almonds
Drink before
2027
Domaine des Soulanes
IGP Côtes Catalanes
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Before setting up his own business in 2002, Daniel Laffite spent 15 years working for a large estate that had been organically farmed since 1972. He then bought part of the property and set up his own winery. Today, he manages 17 ha with his wife Cathy.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (guide 2025) 92/100
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:
Kaya blanc 2023 opens the ball with notes of orange blossom and citron. Its saline, energetic character is the foundation of its beautiful personality.
About the domain :
Domaine des Soulanes was created in 2002 by Cathy and Daniel Laffite, in the Maury area. The couple had previously worked these same terroirs for over ten years, alongside the previous owner, before acquiring part of the property. The vineyards lie at the foot of the rocky peaks dominated by Château de Queribus. The estate's wines express themselves in a fleshy yet fair, energetic and intense style.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 07/11/2024
An uncomplicated, straightforward, linear white, with a lovely intensity of yellow stone fruit, as well as fine floral and woody notes, hinged around a saline framework that brings plenty of freshness and a caressing fatness in support. The medium length seems to me to suffer from an excess of bitterness. So, if the pairing isn't necessarily easy, this Catalan works well with pasta with Collioure anchovies and basil, and also with bbq-grilled Mediterranean sardines. Score = 3.8.
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