Domaine Les Aurelles - Coteaux du Languedoc Aurel blanc 2017
96/100
Bettane & Desseauve
“One of the finest white wines from the South of France”
“The 2017 Aurel, made exclusively from Roussanne, is impressive in its fullness with an endless finish, in the style of the great white wines of the northern Rhône Valley. It is now an essential benchmark in the Mediterranean region. ” (The Bettane + Desseauve Guide) Produced in a run of fewer than 3,000 bottles, this Gem Languedoc spent at least 20 months in barrels to gain roundness and unparalleled complexity. A rarity among whites that easily rises to the level of the great whites of Burgundy or the Northern Rhône.
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Nose
Aromas of candied citrus and yellow fruits, with a hint of minerality and floral notes
Palate
Fresh, smooth, full-bodied, and complex
Serve
At 12°C
Drink before
2030+
Production
Between 1,700 and 3,500 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with roasted lobster, scallop risotto, sea bream with candied lemon...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2023 guide) 96/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
The 2017 Aurel, made exclusively from Roussanne, is impressively full-bodied with an endless finish, in the style of the great white wines from the northern Rhône Valley. It is now an essential benchmark in the Mediterranean region.
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
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 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.
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. MAX H. Posted on August 17, 2024
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