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Le Soula - La Macération VDP Côtes Catalanes N°21 (Vin orange)

Name: Le Soula - La Macération VDP Côtes Catalanes No. 21 (Orange wine)
Brand: Le Soula
Rating: 4.3 (6 reviews)

Vin de France|White wine|Organic

4.3/5 (6 customers)

92/100

RVF

elegant

cheeses

orange wine

"A very smooth orange wine made using maceration, with notes of toast spread with apricot jam!"

"La Macération du Soula confirms the estate's success in white wines, with its lovely bitter notes, full mouthfeel, and a subtle, refined phenolic finish. The wine is masterfully crafted and seductive." (Le Guide RVF 2023)

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Estate

Le Soula

Vintage

La Macération N°21

Designation

Vin de France

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

38% Sauvignon Blanc, 32% Macabeu, 15% Grenache Blanc, 10% Vermentino, 5% Marsanne et Roussanne

Terroirs

Decomposed granite soils, between 350 m and 550 m altitude

Viticulture

Traditional with limited tillage

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

Maceration of whole clusters for 11-14 days, pressing, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, blend of 2019 (17%) and 2021 (84%) vintages.

Livestock farming

59% in large oak barrels, 41% in 500-liter demi-muids, no fining, clarifying filtration

Alcohol content

12.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Amber-colored dress

Nose

Aromas of candied citrus, caramel, tobacco

Mouth

Fruity and powerful, with a subtle and elegant bitterness and a long finish.

Serve

At 14-17°C

Open

1 hour before

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy with seafood, fish, mature cheeses, etc.

More information on Le Soula

More information on Vin de France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rating (2023 guide) 92/100

Rated estate (2023 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)

About wine:

La Macération du Soula confirms the estate's success in white wines, with its lovely bitter notes, full-bodied mouthfeel, and a subtle, refined phenolic finish. The wine is masterfully crafted and seductive.

About the estate:

On the beautiful granite terraces of the Fenouillèdes region, northwest of Maury, Gérard Gauby and a few partners acquired this certified organic estate. In 2016, Wendy Wilson replaced Gerald Stanley, who had been running the estate since 2008. The red and white wines are vinified in barrels according to very natural principles: indigenous yeasts, no acidification, no chaptalization. Never lacking in freshness or elegance, the reds have recently gained in structure and body. But from the very first vintage in 2001, Le Soula has distinguished itself mainly through its whites, which have impressed us with their purity and intensity: the combination of Macabeu, Sauvignon Blanc, and several other grape varieties works wonders here. The wines often deserve to be aged in order to enjoy their best expression.

Customer rating

4.3/5

based on 6 reviews

Note and opinion by Mr. FREDERIC B. Published on 05/29/2025

Golden yellow color. Nose of raisin with notes of infused tea. The palate is powerful and has good length.