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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 4 years from vintage.
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Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: lemon, white flowers such as acacia
Palate: fresh and elegant, saline, lemony finish
The Oceanic expression of the Toques et Clochers Chardonnay, from vines at about 300 m in the west of the appellation where a cooler climate gives later ripening; barrel-fermented, with lemon and acacia and a saline, lemony finish. Serve at 14 C.
What it pairs with
- Fish blanquette The producer's suggestion; the saline finish suits a creamy fish stew.More wines for fish →
- Scallops with saffron A producer suggestion; saffron and sweet scallops echo the lemony finish.More wines for scallops →
- Rabbit with curry A producer suggestion; the freshness balances the curry spice.More wines for rabbit →
History
Oceanique is one of four terroir expressions in the Toques et Clochers range, from the cooler west of the Limoux appellation.
Facts
- Producer
- Sieur d'Arques · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay
- Classification
- AOC Limoux
- Oak
- Vinified and aged in oak barrels
- Price
- EUR 13.75 at the producer's online shop
- Drinking window
- 2-4 years
Frequently asked about Toques et Clochers Terroir Océanique Chardonnay
What does Toques et Clochers Terroir Océanique Chardonnay taste like?
Lemon, white flowers such as acacia on the nose; fresh and elegant, saline, lemony finish on the palate.
When should I drink Toques et Clochers Terroir Océanique Chardonnay?
Drinking window given by the producer: 2-4 years.
What food pairs with Toques et Clochers Terroir Océanique Chardonnay?
The producer suggests Fish blanquette, Scallops with saffron and Rabbit with curry. The producer's suggestion; the saline finish suits a creamy fish stew.
What grapes are in Toques et Clochers Terroir Océanique Chardonnay?
Chardonnay. Classification: AOC Limoux.
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