Les Cocalieres Blanc by Domaine d'Aupilhac

Structure

Bodymedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, honeysuckle, almond, salt

Palate: peach, lemon zest, lees creaminess, mineral

High-altitude Cocalieres parcel in a Rhone-style white blend; mineral, fine and saline with white peach and almond depth.

What it pairs with

Bourride Sètoise
The wine's saline core matches the saffron-and-fish stew classic of the Languedoc coast.
Sea bass with fennel
Vermentino's herb lift echoes fennel; the lees creaminess softens the white fish.
Chicken with Pelardon goat cheese
The wine's mineral backbone supports goat cheese richness.

History

Cocalieres Blanc is the white version of the high-altitude Cocalieres parcel; the wine joined the Aupilhac range when the parcel was developed in the early 2000s.

2005: First vintage of Les Cocalieres Blanc
2010: Estate Demeter-certified

Facts

Producer: Domaine d'Aupilhac · visiting guide
Grapes: Roussanne (30%), Vermentino (30%), Marsanne (20%), Grenache Blanc (20%)
Classification: AOC Languedoc
Oak: 10 months in barriques and foudres on lees
ABV: 13.5%
Price: EUR 28-38 at retail
Drinking window: 3-10 from vintage
First vintage: 2005
Biodynamic: Demeter Certified
Organic: ECOCERT
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Les Cocalieres Blanc

What does Aupilhac Les Cocalieres Blanc taste like?

White peach, honeysuckle, almond and salt on the nose; peach, lemon zest, lees creaminess and mineral on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a long saline finish.

When should I drink Aupilhac Les Cocalieres Blanc?

Drink between 3 and 10 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30 minutes in carafe; the wine reaches its peak at 5-7 years.

What grapes are in Aupilhac Les Cocalieres Blanc?

A Rhone-style blend: 30 percent Roussanne, 30 percent Vermentino (Rolle), 20 percent Marsanne and 20 percent Grenache Blanc. From the high-altitude Cocalieres parcel.

What food pairs with Aupilhac Les Cocalieres Blanc?

Bourride Setoise is the canonical pairing; the wine's saline core matches the saffron-and-fish stew. Sea bass with fennel and chicken with Pelardon are equally strong matches.

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