Domaine des Schistes - Côtes-du-Roussillon-Villages - Essencial rouge 2023

ORGANIC

Keywords :  Fruity / Easy-drinking / Pleasure

The wine : Essencial is a bottle 100% pleasure to share with friends! With great drinkability, it expresses juicy notes of red and black fruits (cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry) and offers a very fragrant palate with a subtle spicy touch (pepper, garrigue). An expressive and indulgent cuvée that will perfectly accompany your aperitifs as well as your meals. We want more!

Volume : 75cl

Type : Red wine

Grape varieties : 38% Carignan, 34% Lladoner Pelut, 28% Grenache

AOC : Côtes-du-Roussillon-Villages

Aging potential : Ready to drink now and can be kept until 2030

Serving temperature : 16-18°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 since 2010 and are notably produced in 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 located on schist soils (as the name of the estate suggests!). Carignan and Lladoner Pelut are the stars for 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!