2021 Domaine Gauby, Cotes Catalanes Blanc, Calcinaires

Domaine Gauby is a pioneer of the Roussillon region, where Gérard Gauby began transforming his family’s multi-generational estate in the 1980s by moving away from local cooperatives to prioritize independent, biodynamic farming in the village of Calce. This wine is made from a blend of Macabeu, Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc, and Vermentino, sourced from vines between 20 and 40 years old that thrive in the estate’s signature limestone and clay soils. In the glass, it shows clear notes of ripe peach, citrus, and a distinct salty minerality, all delivered with a textured, full-bodied mouthfeel. The 2021 vintage provided a cool growing season that emphasized the wine's natural tension and lively acidity. It is ready to enjoy tonight, offering a balanced and expressive profile that showcases the potential of the rugged Agly Valley.