La Croix Gratiot - Languedoc Le Chant des Dolia blanc 2022
1*Étoile
Hachette
90/100
RVF
“A Journey Through Languedoc, on the Shores of the Thau Lagoon”
“Aged in dolia (large clay jars) and concrete tanks, this pure Roussanne offers subtle aromas that blend floral notes with gentle spices. A hint of honey and a touch of lemon zest enhance the bouquet, leading to a textural palate that delights with its caressing texture and well-preserved freshness. Harmonious and elegant, it pairs perfectly with delicate fish in a creamy sauce.” (Le Guide Hachette 2025).
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Eye
Ochre-yellow dress
Nose
Fresh and elegant, with captivating aromas of verbena, lemongrass, and candied ginger, which blend subtly with notes of brioche
Palate
Remarkable body, aromas of ripe white fruit, with a light, harmonious vegetal note
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with octopus in chickpea cream from Carlencas, Brie de Meaux and green apples, grilled fish...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
This 35-hectare estate in Montagnac is known for its Picpoul de Pinet. Yves and his daughter Anaïs run it using biodynamic methods and are experimenting with new containers, including terracotta, ceramic, and stoneware dolias. Don’t miss Bréchallune, a Picpoul aged slowly on its lees that deviates from the appellation’s classic style, or Le Chant des Dolia, a stunning Languedoc that far exceeds the standard of this regional appellation.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2025) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
Aged in dolia (large clay jars) and concrete tanks, this pure Roussanne offers subtle aromas that blend floral notes with gentle spices. A hint of honey and a touch of lemon zest enhance the bouquet, leading to a textural palate that delights with its caressing texture and well-preserved freshness. Harmonious and elegant, it pairs perfectly with delicate fish in a creamy sauce.
About the estate:
Originally focused on melon cultivation and supplying grapes to a cooperative winery, the estate took a major turn in 2004 with the creation of its own winemaking facility. In 2009, Anaïs Ricôme joined her father Yves at the helm of a 35-hectare organic vineyard, launched a new wine line, and expanded sales.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 90/100
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:
Chant des Dolia White 2022, which, as usual, features Roussanne as the main variety, plays on bitter notes without becoming overly opulent.
About the estate:
Anaïs Ricôme is the leading name in Picpoul de Pinet, producing wines of great purity from this beautiful clay-limestone terroir. The appellation is home to some of the Languedoc’s finest white wines, characterized by the influence of the sea breezes—clean and briny—and made from the Picpoul grape variety. After studying viticulture and oenology and gaining experience at a New Zealand vineyard, her father, Yves, offered her the opportunity to take over this estate near Marseillan. Shortly after settling in, she made some drastic decisions: reducing the vineyard’s size to better control quality, converting the estate to organic farming, and adopting certain biodynamic practices. Aging is very light, with a focus on stainless steel, stoneware, and old oak casks. The result is brilliant, expressive, and energetic wines of great precision. Quality is once again the hallmark.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. ROMAIN V. Published on 11/11/2025
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