Domaine des Schistes - IGP Côtes Catalanes - V.O Vin Orange 2023

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Keywords : Indulgent / Original / Pleasure

The wine : Orange wine, have you discovered it yet? Explore this still-emerging style through this fresh and expressive cuvée from Domaine des Schistes. Here, the skins of white grapes macerate with their juice for 10 days, giving the wine its delicate amber-orange hue and distinctive structure. The wine is then aged in sandstone jars and old oak barrels to preserve its aromatic purity. On the palate, this cuvée reveals an expressive profile with exotic notes of mango, peach, apricot, and citrus, supported by a subtle tannic backbone. Original, aromatic, and refreshing, this characterful wine offers plenty of depth and charm. Perfect as an aperitif, it also pairs beautifully with Mediterranean cuisine and sweet-and-savory dishes.

Volume : 75cl

Type : Orange wine

Grape variety : Muscat

IGP : Côtes Catalanes

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

Serving temperature : 12-14°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 !