{"product_id":"domaine-courier-cotes-catalanes-blanc-languedoc-roussillon-france-2023","title":"Domaine Courier, Côtes Catalanes Blanc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eKimberly Jones first came to Maury in 2006 and fell in love with this historical, rugged region.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaury 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape\/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e80% Grenache Gris and 20% Grenache Blanc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCatalanes, Languedoc-Roussillon, France\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eGolden 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Independent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWith 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. \u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003eDrink this gorgeous white over the coming 4-5 years. Drink 2026-2030.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USA Wine West","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54331525300529,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/Domaine_Courier_Cotes_Catalanes_Blanc_Languedoc-Roussillon_France_2021.jpg?v=1750354470","url":"https:\/\/merchantofwine.com\/products\/domaine-courier-cotes-catalanes-blanc-languedoc-roussillon-france-2023","provider":"Merchant of Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}