Altugnac Limoux Blanc Las Gravas 2019

Domaine History

Domaine Altugnac is located in Antugnac, in the Upper Aude Valley. Las Gravas is one of the estate’s parcel-selection wines within the Limoux appellation.

Terroir

Las Gravas comes from old Chardonnay vines planted in 1972 on a south-facing parcel at approximately 400 metres, overlooking the Pyrenees and the Pierre-Lys gorge. The clay-limestone subsoil lies beneath black, gravelly topsoil rich in schist fragments. Strong day-to-night temperature variation supports slow, extended ripening.

Winemaking

The grapes are harvested by hand, loaded gently into the press by gravity and pressed slowly. After cold settling in stainless steel, the must is transferred to barrels by gravity. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place in barrel, with 20% new barrels. The wine matures for 10–12 months on fine lees, then continues ageing in stainless steel with the lees until the following spring.

Tasting Notes

The 2019 vintage has a golden colour, with buttery and brioche aromas followed by yellow fruit and honey. The palate combines freshness with a lightly bitter finish. The producer’s profile also highlights sun-warmed stone, brioche, structured vinosity and a saline character.

A structured Limoux Chardonnay combining ripe yellow-fruit flavours, freshness and a saline character.

Pairing

Serve at 10–12°C with fish, white meat or cheese. The producer also recommends it as an aperitif and with dishes such as monkfish Armoricaine, sesame chicken or langoustine skewers with salted butter.