Clos Centeilles - IGP Côtes du Brian Le C blanc 2019
91/100
RVF
“A unique expression of three forgotten grape varieties—the ‘Cyrano’ of the Minervois—all charm and allure!”
“This white wine blends three forgotten local grape varieties: white Ribeyrenc, gray Ribeyrenc, and white Araignan. The aroma profile focuses on herbal infusions, lemon balm, verbena, and linden. The palate is full-bodied, and the finish lingers with a refreshing freshness, featuring notes of ginger and mint.” (La RVF magazine, May 2024)
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Eye
Deep pale gold color
Nose
Surprising, exceptionally elegant, with aromas of white fruit, floral notes, and citron
Palate
Unique and light, with distinctive aromas, notes of white fruit and a hint of truffle, a smooth, enveloping texture, balanced by a lovely freshness and a touch of bitterness on the finish
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
Serve with pan-seared red mullet fillets on a bed of buttered cabbage, aged goat cheese from the Minervois region, a tartlet of onion soubise topped with walnuts, an asparagus risotto, or poultry in a mushroom sauce (porcini, chanterelles)…
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100 (May 2024 issue)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
This white wine blends three forgotten local grape varieties: white Ribeyrenc, gray Ribeyrenc, and white Araignan. The aroma profile features herbal notes, including lemon balm, verbena, and linden. The palate is full-bodied, and the finish is long and refreshing, with hints of ginger and mint.
About the estate:
This unique estate, situated in the picturesque setting of the Siran plateau, is run by Cécile Boyer-Domergue, who is always assisted by her mother, Patricia. Their wines are the result of work carried out with exemplary integrity, focused on cultivating rare or forgotten grape varieties. The fruit expression on the nose is always slightly candied, while on the palate the wines display rare elegance and great finesse of texture, particularly the pure Cinsaults. The top vintages are sold only at their peak. The estate produces a lovely dry white made from forgotten varieties: white Araignan, white and gray Riveyrenc, as well as a raisin-based wine, Erme, in the spirit of the “noble wines” once produced in the Minervois. We must commend the uniqueness and strength of this approach—both viticultural and commemorative—which serves as a vital benchmark, not only for the Minervois but for the entire Languedoc region.
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