Toques et Clochers - Limoux Haute Vallée 2023

The Sieur d’Arques cooperative is the leading economic player in Limoux, as it markets 16 million bottles. A pioneer in single-vineyard selection, it has been committed to a quality-focused approach for twenty years and continues to produce very 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 (bâtonnage), 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.

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 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.

Upon opening, the nose is fairly closed, with only a few toasty notes from the aging process coming through. The palate is full-bodied and fairly round, with citrus notes on the finish. The finish offers acidity and freshness.