Domaine Gauby - Côtes Catalanes - Coume Gineste - Blanc - 2021

Wine:

Blending Grenache Blanc and Grenache Gris, the 2021 white IGP Côtes Catalanes Coume Gineste opens with an exceptionally mineral expression, featuring notes of flint and magnificent purity. The palate is straight, linear, incisive, and precise, with immense length. It is both flavorful and highly digestible, with a saline touch. This fresh and sharp vintage is set to join the ranks of the great Coume Gineste vintages and will age well. It's perfect to pair with seafood, sea urchins, or slightly fatty fish. Rated 97/100 by RVF.

Vinification:

Hand harvested in crates. Direct pressing with light settling. Aged for 12 months, 50% in new barrels and 50% in one-wine barrels.

Color:

Light yellow with bright green highlights.

Nose:

Fresh and marked by floral aromas and a delicate mineral aspect underlined by a touch of gunflint.

Palate:

An exceptional expression of minerality in this wine, with its digestible, sapid, fresh structure and delicately saline finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Sea urchins, salmon en papillote and lemon, goat's or ewe's milk cheeses.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

As the undisputed master of Roussillon, Domaine Gauby holds three stars from the Guide RVF and is acclaimed by critics as the true beacon of its region. A trailblazer and inspiration for a generation of winemakers, the domain advocates a minimally interventionist approach both in the vineyard and the cellar.

Practicing agroforestry and organic farming, alongside mixed cropping and livestock in a rugged, arid, and wild environment, this 100-hectare estate stands out as one of the most fascinating operations in the area. Gérard Gauby and his son continue to unveil the complexity and potential of the Calce terroir, with its unique ferrous limestone and schist.

Unmatched and referred to as the “Grand Cru” of Roussillon, Domaine Gauby is a benchmark that crafts cuvées sparkling with purity and charm, featuring expertly managed aging and superb longevity.