Coup de Gueule Blanc, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2023

About the producer

Based in the heart of the Languedoc in Lezignan-Corbières, Domaines Auriol is a family-owned winery set up in 1995 by Claude Vialade. As the daughter of a former wine estate manager, wine has always been second nature to Claude. Today Domaines Auriol is a producer as well as a négociant who prides itself in its Occitan roots. Domaines Auriol is also one of the largest producer of Organic wines in the area and has been very proud of its environmental credentials for the past 25 years.

Wine growing / wine making

Clay-limestone soils. The vines are trained using the Guyot system. The canopy is large and guarantees the grapes ripen well and develop quality aromatics. Night harvest to preserve the freshness and then straight-to-press in a pneumatic press. A good proportion of the lees is kept, adding balance and aromatic expression. The juice is fermented at low temperatures (16- 18°C) over a short period (7 days). After alcoholic fermentation, the wines are kept in stainless steel tanks on fine lees for 4 to 6 months. Certified organic agriculture.

Tasting notes

Aromas of lemon and pink grapefruit. The palate is fresh and well-balanced, with a pleasing texture. An expressive and aromatic white wine.

Food pairing

Tomato salad, Greek salad, asparagus, sea bass roasted with vine tomatoes, scallops, crayfish, clams, guacamole, fattoush.

Technical details

Varieties:
Sauvignon
Grenache Blanc
Closure: Nomacorc
ABV: 12.5%
Colour: White
Style: Still
Case size: 6 bottles
Oak Ageing: No oak ageing