Toques & Clochers, Limoux, 2024

£20.40

Barrel‑matured Limoux Chardonnay balancing ripe citrus and stone fruit with nutty, toasty oak and a creamy lees texture.

lemon zest
ripe peach
toasted hazelnut
vanilla spice

At a glance

Producer: Sieur d'Arques
Region: Languedoc
Appellation: Limoux AOC
Grape: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2024
Country: France
Wine type: White
Alcohol: 13.0%
Size: 75.0cl

Taste profile

Body: Medium
Acidity: High
Tannin: Low
Sweetness: Dry

What to eat with it

Roast chicken with tarragon
Seared scallops with lemon butter
Creamy mushroom risotto
Grilled trout with almonds

How to serve it

Serve: Lightly chilled (12–14°C)

Why Cave selected it

A standout value Chardonnay: proper barrel work, fresh Limoux acidity and Burgundian poise at an accessible price.

About the wine

A serious Chardonnay that could be mistaken for a top burgundy, this wine really packs a lot in. The diligent use of new oak provides some spicy, nutty flavours alongside a lemony, peachy fruitfulness, with lees ageing adds a lovely richness also.

About Sieur d'Arques

The “Toques et Clochers” series from cooperative Sieur d’Arques (which members number 400) literally translates as “Chefs’ Hats and Bell Towers”, and takes its name from a famous annual charity auction and major wine event which raises money to preserve the Limoux region’s historic churches. The event is catered for by michelin starred chefs too, hence the "toques"!

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