“Aroma of exotic fruits, smoke, and broom; the palate is enveloping and lively, with a subtle hint of bitterness that adds balance. We love this lively, well-crafted, and refreshing wine.” (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2019) Gravelly, dry, and shallow soil.
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Eye
Yellow dress with green highlights
Nose
Elegant, with aromas of white-fleshed fruits and subtle floral and toasty notes
Palate
Fresh, elegant, and well-balanced
Serve
At 12-14°C
High point
2020
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with turbot in hollandaise sauce, monkfish skewers with béarnaise sauce, or Comté cheese
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2025 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the wine:
The nose offers notes of exotic fruits, smoke, and broom; the palate is enveloping and invigorating, with a subtle hint of bitterness that adds balance. We love this lively, well-crafted, and refreshing wine.
About the estate:
The Sieur d’Arques cooperative is Limoux’s leading economic player, marketing 16 million bottles. A pioneer in single-vineyard selection, it has been committed to a quality-driven approach for twenty years and continues to produce exceptionally well-balanced vintages. The range of “Toques-et-Cloche” white wines, made from Chardonnay grapes sourced from the four Limoux terroirs, is aged in barrels in the Burgundian style with bâtonnage, resulting in generous, charming, and perfectly balanced wines. A lovely range of high-quality sparkling wines perfectly complements the winery’s entire portfolio. Its consistent quality makes it a true flagship for the appellation.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
The Sieur d'Arques wine cooperative is a key player in the Limoux wine region, where it accounts for approximately 60% of production. Founded in 1946, it now brings together some 205 members and owns a vast vineyard of 1,800 hectares spread across more than 40 municipalities, enabling it to conduct rigorous plot-by-plot selection across a wide variety of terroirs. Its Toques et Clochers auction, established in 1990, has given Limoux a renewed sense of prominence and drawn attention to its still wines.