Domaine Courier, Côtes Catalanes Blanc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 2023

Overview of the Wine
Kimberly Jones first came to Maury in 2006 and fell in love with this historical, rugged region.  

Maury was first dedicated to sweet wines. With many vineyards condemned to be torn by the land consolidation plan, she was able to save 6 hectares of very old vines – close to 100 years – 65% Carignane and 35% Grenache. Kimberly has since been active in the development of the dry wine in this region.  

Grape/ Blend
80% Grenache Gris and 20% Grenache Blanc

Origin
Catalanes, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Tasting Notes
Golden delicious apples, and white peaches, plus hints of allspice and crushed rocks.  Palate is spicy and mineral-laced with bags of expressive apple and stone fruit layers and great length. Giving a nod to the great wines of the Jura. 

94 Points - Wine Independent
The 2020 Courier Blanc shoots out of the glass with vivacious notes of salted almonds, Golden delicious apples, and white peaches, plus hints of allspice and crushed rocks. Medium-bodied, the palate is spicy and mineral-laced with bags of expressive apple and stone fruit layers and great length. Giving a nod to the great wines of the Jura, I love the interplay here between singing fruit and savory restraint. (2020)

94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
With a tiny 46 cases produced, the 2023 Côtes Catalanes Blanc is based largely on Grenache Gris, Grenache Blanc, and Carignan Blanc (there's some Carignan Gris and Macaboue) that was raised nine months in neutral oak. Similar to the 2022, yet with a touch more generosity, it offers stone fruits, honeyed flowers, and brioche on the nose. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it's round, supple, beautifully textured, and balanced, with a terrific sense of clean reduction and a long finish. Drink this gorgeous white over the coming 4-5 years. Drink 2026-2030.

Product size: 750ml