Toques et Clochers - Terroir Océanique 2012

Bettane & Desseauve

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-focused approach for twenty years and continues to produce exceptionally well-balanced wines. The “Toques-et-Cloche” white wine range, made from Chardonnay grapes sourced from the four Limoux terroirs, is aged in barrels in the Burgundian style with regular stirring, 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

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 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 prestige and drawn attention to its still wines.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the wine:

The 2012 Limoux Terroir Océanique is a 100% Chardonnay aged in oak barrels. It offers appealing aromas of melon, apple, brioche, and toast. The wine is rich, with a smooth and fresh palate. This is a delicious Chardonnay best enjoyed within the next two years.