Toques et Clochers - Terroir Océanique 2018
1*Étoile
Hachette
“A fine region for white wine”
"Every year in the Guide, the winery features its Océanique cuvée, which comes from high-altitude plots in the western part of the appellation. The aging process leaves its mark on an intensely vanilla-scented nose. White flowers and citrus notes shine through in a full-bodied palate, which also features a delicious sweetness and a lively, mouth-watering finish. Ready to serve.” (Le Guide Hachette 2022) A must-try!
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Eye
Yellow dress with green highlights
Nose
Light and airy, with a beautiful aromatic profile featuring citrus (lemon), white flowers (acacia), white fruits, and minty notes
Palate
Elegant and delicate, with a smooth, round, and fruity attack; well-balanced, with honeyed notes; and a lively, briny, and lemony finish
Serve
At 14°C
Food and wine pairings
Serve with fish blanquette, saffron scallops, or curry rabbit…
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2025 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
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
Wine noted (guide 2022) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
Every year in the Guide, the winery features its Océanique cuvée, which comes from high-altitude plots in the western part of the appellation. The aging process leaves its mark on an intensely vanilla-scented nose. White flowers and citrus notes shine through in a full-bodied palate, which also features a delicious sweetness and a lively, mouth-watering finish. Ready to serve.
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.
Customer rating
3.7/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. ALEXIS C. Posted on 12/29/2023
Less charming than usual. The vintage ???
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Review by Ms. ANNE D. Posted on 11/22/2025
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Review by Mr. LAURENT N. Published on September 25, 2025
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