Domaine des Schistes - Côtes-du-Roussillon - Essencial blanc 2023

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Keywords : Fruity / Pleasure / Floral

The wine : Essencial Blanc from Domaine des Schistes is a white wine for pleasure, fresh and generous, perfect for convivial moments. The nose opens with notes of citrus, white fruits, and flowers, with a hint of minerality that brings freshness. On the palate, the balance is particularly successful: the texture is indulgent, but always carried by a fine tension that brings elegance. The wine thus retains a lot of energy and precision, far from the sometimes overly rich southern whites. From the estate's emblematic schist terroirs, this cuvée is ideal as an aperitif, with grilled fish, seafood, or Mediterranean cuisine. An expressive and accessible bottle, perfect for discovering the expertise of Domaine des Schistes !

Volume : 75cl

Type : White wine

Grape varieties : 38% Vermentino, 34% Grenache gris, 28% Maccabeu

AOC : Côtes-du-Roussillon

Aging potential : To drink now and keep until 2028

Serving temperature : 8-10°C

The estate : Located in Estagel, northwest of Perpignan, the Domaine des Schistes belongs to the Sire family, winemakers since the early 19th century. Jacques Sire took the estate out of the cooperative system in 1989, and today it is his son, Mickaël, who manages the property. The wines have been certified Organic Agriculture since 2010 and are notably produced under AOC Côtes du Roussillon, Maury, Muscat de Rivesaltes, and IGP Côtes Catalanes. The 48 hectares of the estate are divided into several plots and are mainly situated on schist soils (as the name of the estate suggests!). Carignan and Lladoner Pelut are the stars among the reds, while Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, and Macabeu make up the majority of the whites. The estate's cuvées are very diverse : some focus on fruit and immediate pleasure, while others are deep, complex, and deserve to be cellared for several years. Freshness is a common thread in all the wines. A very beautiful family estate from Roussillon !