Domaine Les Aurelles - La Roussanne blanc 2020
96/100
RVF
“A truly extraordinary person!”
“The brilliance of the Roussanne, with its infused notes of orange blossom, orange peel, zest, and chamomile, displays an exceptional character, finishing with delicate hints of bitterness.” (Le Guide RVF 2026). With fewer than 3,000 bottles produced, this Gem the Languedoc easily rivals the great whites of Burgundy or the Northern Rhône. A rarity not to be missed!
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Eye
Golden yellow dress
Nose
Complex and intense, with aromas of white fruit, chamomile, jasmine, and meadowsweet, and lovely citrus notes
Palate
Assertive, full-bodied, and rich, with a finish marked by a pleasant bitterness
Serve
Between 12° et 14°C
Open
Let it breathe thoroughly before serving
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with delicate dishes, such as roasted lobster, scallop risotto, or sea bream with candied lemon...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Located near Pézenas, about thirty kilometers from the Mediterranean, the Domaine des Aurelles, spanning just under ten hectares, boasts a dream terroir, one of a kind, blending basalt and gravel in a breathtaking landscape that stretches all the way to the Cévennes. Solen, the first cuvée, surpasses most Languedoc wines. Aurel is the grand vin. Both cuvées are released after a significant period of bottle aging and are not aged in oak. Aurel blanc is unique, released after several years in the cellar: this is a truly great wine for fine dining. Recently taken over by Matthieu Gufflet (Château Guiraud in Sauternes), a new chapter is beginning.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 96/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
The brilliance of the Roussanne, with its infused notes of orange blossom, orange peel, zest, and chamomile, possesses an exceptional character, culminating in a finish of delicate bitterness.
About the estate:
Over the past 30 years, the estate founded by Basile and Caroline Saint-Germain has become a standard-bearer for the Languedoc’s revival and a driving force for Pézenas. In late 2022, the estate was acquired by Bordeaux entrepreneur Matthieu Gufflet, owner of Château de Callac in the Graves, Château Guiraud in Sauternes, and Château des Bachelards in Fleurie. Two years later, Basile Saint-Germain officially handed the reins to Sandrine Garbay, director of the Gufflet estates, who continues the collaboration with winemaker Margarethe Chapelle. The 8.5 hectares of vineyards, cultivated biodynamically without certification, are planted on Quaternary terraces covered with rounded pebbles and scattered with basalt flows from the volcanoes of Auvergne. The grapes are then vinified in a bioclimatic cellar, whose energy efficiency supports the aging process. The harvest, subjected to rigorous sorting and aged for 4 to 5 years, yields a small selection of wines of rare purity.
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