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 here, 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 on a full-bodied palate, which also stands out for its indulgent sweetness and a lively, mouth-watering finish. Ready to serve with a meal.” (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 palette of 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
Enjoy it with a fish blanquette, saffron scallops, or curry rabbit…
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2025 guide) 1*Star (A well-crafted, recommendable wine 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, bringing 16 million bottles to market. A pioneer in single-vineyard selection, it has been committed to a quality-focused approach for the past twenty years and continues to produce exceptionally well-balanced vintages. The “Toques-et-Cloche” line of white wines, made from Chardonnay grapes sourced from Limoux’s four terroirs, is aged in barrels in the Burgundian style with regular stirring on the lees, resulting in generous, charming, and perfectly balanced wines. A lovely selection 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 here, 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 on a full-bodied palate, which also stands out for its indulgent sweetness and a lively, mouth-watering finish. Ready to serve with a meal.
About the estate:
The Sieur d'Arques cooperative winery 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 a 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. Published on 11/22/2025
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Review and comment by Mr. LAURENT N. Posted on September 25, 2025
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