Domaine Gauby - La Roque 2013

Bettane & Desseauve

About the wine:

This macerated Muscat is a far cry from the typical stereotypes of the style: here, there is no rusticity, no dominant earthy aroma, nor even an orange hue. Instead, it offers an explosive yet refined nose of lychee, rose, aromatic herbs, and apricot, reminiscent of the finest dry Gewürztraminers. The palate is intensely fresh, offering chlorophyll-like sensations and a dense yet silky texture, with a slightly minty finish and a lingering note of orange blossom. Surprisingly approachable and already irresistible, but it should evolve very slowly... and gracefully.

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

About the wine:

La Roque Blanc, a macerated Muscat, promises to delight the senses: crystal-clear and luminous, with subtle flavors, it works its magic anew each year—a magic that aging will only enhance.

About the estate:

Since his early days in the mid-1980s, Gérard Gauby has been an inspiring, demanding, and passionate winemaker. His vines are cultivated with love and respect for the plants and the ecosystem. He has revealed to the world the complexity and potential of the Calce terroir, with its limestone and iron-rich schist soils. The winemaker has also successfully evolved his style toward wines that are less heavily aged, purer, and more airy. Alongside his son, he continues this quest, and his wines are gaining in expression and richness. The whites are of great integrity, with superb longevity and masterfully controlled aging. The reds are pure and deep. The 2021 vintage approaches the pinnacle in both styles.