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  September 19, 2021 - Was rather tight. Seems like an excellent wine in need of time and capable of aging admirably.

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• LW31 wrote:

  May 30, 2021 - Stylish white for the region with freshness. Good but not particularly complex.

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• forceberry wrote: 94 points

  February 6, 2021 - A blend of mostly old-vine (60-100 yo) Macabeo (about 2/3 to 3/4, depending on the vintage) with some Grenache Gris and a dash of Grenache Blanc. All fruit from organic and biodynamically farmed vineyards. Pressed slowly, left to settle naturally for 12 hours, then fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in oak casks ranging from 500 to 2000 liters. Aged for 12 months on the lees in these same barrels. 12,5% alcohol. Tasted blind.
  
  Quite intense yellow-green color. Expressive, fragrant and very Burgundian nose with aromas of white peach, fresh apples, a very judicious streak of toasty oak spice and nuttiness, a little bit of creaminess, light smoky tones, hints of herbal spice and garrigue and a touch of roasted almonds. Very lovely; you can smell the wine has seen oak, but just as in a good white Burgundy, it does not dominate at any point. The wine is dry, ripe and medium-bodied on the palate, coming across as pretty substantial yet not at all weighty. Complex, focused flavors of fresh red apples, creamy oak, some savory wood spice, a little bit of saline minerality, light toasty notes of smoke, fresh fruity hints of lemony citrus fruits and cantaloupe and a touch of wet rocks. The overall feel is wonderfully balanced, thanks to the moderately high acidity that lends good sense of structure and freshness to the wine. The finish is ripe, dry and juicy with long, complex flavors of nectarine, creamy oak, some savory wood spice, a little bit of tangy salinity, a fruity hint of cantaloupe and a sweeter touch of exotic spice.
  
  A beautiful, harmonious and complex Roussillon white that is made in a wonderfully Burgundian fashion. I mean my first guess was that this is either a Côte de Beaune white or a well-made emulation from Chardonnay. I was surprised to learn that not only was this not Burgundy, but also not Chardonnay. Hands down one of the greatest Roussillon whites I've tasted. Remarkable freshness, intensity and finesse for such a southern white. I can imagine this will continue to develop wonderfully in a cellar. Not particularly affordable for a Roussillon white at 30-35€, but nevertheless great value for the quality. Very highly recommended.

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• eoinhharkins wrote: 93 points

  July 21, 2019 - Wow this was a real surprise in a good way, it has southern rhone character but much fresher mouth feel, lots of white florals, perfume, citrus and pebbles on the nose, good fruit on the attack, with a medium plus acidity and a briny kick on the good finish

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• champjimmy wrote:

  December 4, 2018 - Southern Rhone blend. Lots of body and zip. Perfect with oysters - even better than Muscadet, which I find a bit boring, frankly.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2016
• Type White
• Producer Domaine de l'Horizon
• Varietal White Blend
• Designation Blanc
• Vineyard n/a
• Country France
• Region Languedoc Roussillon
• SubRegion Roussillon
• Appellation Côtes Catalanes

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• In Cellars 26 (57%)
• Consumed 20 (43%)

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