Modat - Côtes Catalanes Petit ModAt'mour blanc 2023

Philippe Modat made up for the thankless nature of his job as a court clerk at the Commercial Court by breathing new life into his wild gneiss-based vineyards in Caramany, with the help of his tireless estate manager, Laurent Abet. Today, his sons Quentin and Louis have taken over, with many projects in mind. Impeccable viticulture, respectful winemaking, and the development of a diverse portfolio—everything is falling into place to help the estate grow and evolve. Promising wines, a cellar brimming with ideas, and a welcome breath of fresh air sweeping through an appellation that sorely needs it.

Of Catalan origin, Philippe Modat, a magistrate, is a knowledgeable wine enthusiast—just like his father, who also became a winemaker. This passion led to the establishment in 2006 of a vineyard in the Agly Valley: 27 hectares of vines on a plateau at an altitude of 300 meters, in the process of converting to organic farming since 2011 (8 hectares cultivated biodynamically), and an ecologically designed winery equipped with solar panels, which opened in 2008.

A bouquet of fresh orchard fruits, herbaceous notes, and snow peas. Reine-Claude plums. An ode to the greens and golds of the summer garden. (TC)

A lively and fragrant Côtes Catalanes. On the nose, it reveals aromas of baked lemon, quince, white flowers, baked apricot, and a hint of wildflower honey, followed by a medium-bodied palate that is generously fruity and has a velvety texture. Made from organically grown grapes. Ready to drink now.