Domaine des Schistes - IGP Côtes Catalanes - V.O Vin Orange 2022

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Keywords :  Indulgence / Originality / Pleasure

The wine : Orange wine, have you heard of it? Discover this new color with this tasty and refreshing cuvée from Domaine des Schistes, made from the Muscat à petits grains grape variety! The grape skins were macerated here for 10 days with the grape juice, giving this delicate orange hue to the wine. Afterwards, it underwent a short aging in stoneware jars and old oak barrels. The result: an aromatic wine with exotic notes and fleshy flavors of mango, peach, apricot, and citrus, structured by a very light tannic structure. Original, refreshing, fragrant and delicious!

Volume : 75cl

Type : Orange wine

Grape variety : 100% Muscat

IGP : Côtes Catalanes

Aging potential : Ready to drink now and can be kept until 2028

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 his son, Mickaël, manages the property. The wines have been certified Organic since 2010 and are 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 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!