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Les Lucioles Magnum
2019
Cotes Catalanes
Certified Organic
Biodynamic farming
Wild yeasts
Low Sulphur

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Cotes Catalan is possibly one of the most exciting and understated IGPs in the Languedoc and even in the whole of the South of France. Stretching from the base of the Pyrenees down to the Mediterranean coast it covers a range of Mediterranean terroirs surrounded by garrigue-covered hills and poor, dry soils. The hot climate, with low annual rainfall, ensures that the native varieties of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Rousanne, Viogner and Carignan ripen with concentration and power, whilst a fresh breeze up from the Med and down from the mountains ensures freshness and acidity. In the best sites, old vines and schistous soils, produce intensely mineral, flavourful and powerful reds and whites unlike any others.

Domaine Modat is a modest 23 hectares of vines found in the commune of Cassagnes in the Agly Valley, 30km due west of Perpignan and 200-300m above sea level. Upon founding the estate in 2007, Philippe Modat has worked the vines organically (achieved certification in 2014) and biodynamically (not yet certified) and having moved back to working as a lawyer he has left it in the safe hands of his dynamic and hard working sons (all by the way under the age of 30). The vineyards themselves are composed predominantly of well drained Gneiss, in which are grown indigenous red and white Roussillon varieties - including 115-year-old Carignan. In the last 10 years they have built a modern carbon neutral winery and embraced biodynamic viticulture, working with restrained extraction, fermentation on wild yeasts and as little sulphur as possible.

Tasting note: A pale yellow colour and a tangy citrus nose. Apricot; stone fruits and aromatic green spice (aniseed; wild fennel) follow on a silky and velvety palate. The acidity and body is balanced with a beautiful fleshy texture.
Winemaking Detail: Hand harvested and sorted at the vineyard at daybreak. Whole bunch extended press (6 hours). The first load is pressed in the morning. Second load is stored in a refrigerated container to be pressed very early in the morning (3-4am). Cold stabilisation for 24-48 hours; fermentation on wild yeasts and aged on its less in a mix of demi-muids (600l) and foudres for 6-8 months.
Features Apricot Apple Fennel Fleshy Powerful

Features Apple, Apricot, Fennel, Fleshy, Powerful, Silky,
Tasting note A pale yellow colour and a tangy citrus nose. Apricot, stone fruits and aromatic green spice (aniseed, wild fennel) follow on a silky and velvety palate. The acidity and body is balanced with a beautiful fleshy texture.
Drink with
Hallibut, Scallops, Tarragon Chicken,

Wine details

Country France
Region Cotes Catalanes
Producer Modat
Wine Name Les Lucioles Magnum
Colour White
Style Bright & Mineral
Vintage 2019
Main Grape Roussane
Other Grapes 30% Viognier; 10% Grenache Gris; 10% Macabeo; 10% White Carignan
Size 3 x 150cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.14
Production 150
Aging 300L oak on the less (6-8 months)
Soil Gneiss
Time to drink Now - 2025
Winemaking Detail Hand harvested and sorted at the vineyard at daybreak. Whole bunch extended press (6 hours). The first load is pressed in the morning. Second load is stored in a refrigerated container to be pressed very early in the morning (3-4am). Cold stabilisation for 24-48 hours, fermentation on wild yeasts and aged on its less in a mix of demi-muids (600l) and foudres for 6-8 months.

MOD0319WWMG
Modat
Les Lucioles Magnum
2019
Cotes Catalanes
Certified Organic
Biodynamic farming
Wild yeasts
Low Sulphur

Cotes Catalan is possibly one of the most exciting and understated IGPs in the Languedoc and even in the whole of the South of France. Stretching from the base of the Pyrenees down to the Mediterranean coast it covers a range of Mediterranean terroirs surrounded by garrigue-covered hills and poor, dry soils. The hot climate, with low annual rainfall, ensures that the native varieties of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Rousanne, Viogner and Carignan ripen with concentration and power, whilst a fresh breeze up from the Med and down from the mountains ensures freshness and acidity. In the best sites, old vines and schistous soils, produce intensely mineral, flavourful and powerful reds and whites unlike any others.

Domaine Modat is a modest 23 hectares of vines found in the commune of Cassagnes in the Agly Valley, 30km due west of Perpignan and 200-300m above sea level. Upon founding the estate in 2007, Philippe Modat has worked the vines organically (achieved certification in 2014) and biodynamically (not yet certified) and having moved back to working as a lawyer he has left it in the safe hands of his dynamic and hard working sons (all by the way under the age of 30). The vineyards themselves are composed predominantly of well drained Gneiss, in which are grown indigenous red and white Roussillon varieties - including 115-year-old Carignan. In the last 10 years they have built a modern carbon neutral winery and embraced biodynamic viticulture, working with restrained extraction, fermentation on wild yeasts and as little sulphur as possible.

Tasting note: A pale yellow colour and a tangy citrus nose. Apricot; stone fruits and aromatic green spice (aniseed; wild fennel) follow on a silky and velvety palate. The acidity and body is balanced with a beautiful fleshy texture.
Winemaking Detail: Hand harvested and sorted at the vineyard at daybreak. Whole bunch extended press (6 hours). The first load is pressed in the morning. Second load is stored in a refrigerated container to be pressed very early in the morning (3-4am). Cold stabilisation for 24-48 hours; fermentation on wild yeasts and aged on its less in a mix of demi-muids (600l) and foudres for 6-8 months.
Features Apricot Apple Fennel Fleshy Powerful

Features Apple, Apricot, Fennel, Fleshy, Powerful, Silky,
Tasting note A pale yellow colour and a tangy citrus nose. Apricot, stone fruits and aromatic green spice (aniseed, wild fennel) follow on a silky and velvety palate. The acidity and body is balanced with a beautiful fleshy texture.
Drink with
Hallibut, Scallops, Tarragon Chicken,

Wine details

Country France
Region Cotes Catalanes
Producer Modat
Wine Name Les Lucioles Magnum
Style Bright & Mineral
Vintage 2019
Main Grape Roussane
Other Grapes 30% Viognier; 10% Grenache Gris; 10% Macabeo; 10% White Carignan
Size 3 x 150cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.14
Production 150
Aging 300L oak on the less (6-8 months)
Soil Gneiss
Time to drink Now - 2025
Winemaking Detail Hand harvested and sorted at the vineyard at daybreak. Whole bunch extended press (6 hours). The first load is pressed in the morning. Second load is stored in a refrigerated container to be pressed very early in the morning (3-4am). Cold stabilisation for 24-48 hours, fermentation on wild yeasts and aged on its less in a mix of demi-muids (600l) and foudres for 6-8 months.