1903 Carignan, Côtes Catalanes rouge IGP 2019

Wine Description for 1903 Carignan Côtes Catalanes rouge IGP 2019 from Roc des Anges

Colour & Appearance

Deep black-red with intense colour density right to the rim – a visual statement of concentration and vine age.

Nose

Primal yet complex: sloe, blackcurrant and mulberry merge with the intense garrigue herbal spice of rosemary and thyme. An austere elegance that makes the 120-year-old roots palpable – honest, juicy, without any frills.

Palate

Earthy and juicy, this Carignan glides across the tongue. Dark fruit richness meets immense herbal intensity, delicate fruit sweetness balances a polished tannin structure and invigorating acidity. At a moderate 13.5% ABV, it remains approachable and lively – a Southern French wine that shows at its finest when lightly chilled.

Finish

Medium length with lingering herbal spice and fine minerality that recalls the schist soils of Roussillon. The aftertaste is austere-elegant, never heavy.

Terroir & Origin

The vines were planted in 1903 – this wine is the soul of Roc des Anges. Hailing from the Côtes Catalanes in Roussillon, the ancient Carignan vines root deep into schist soils that lend the wine its characteristic minerality and freshness.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Carignan from vines over 120 years old – a rarity. The extremely low yields from these Methuselah vines guarantee maximum concentration without heaviness. A wine that demonstrates what this often underestimated grape variety can achieve when given time and respect.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Lamb cutlets with herb pesto, grilled sea bream with sun-dried tomatoes and rosemary potatoes or tartlets with figs and walnuts. Most beautiful at sunset, lightly chilled, with Mediterranean flavours.

Special Features

This is the estate’s cornerstone wine – the 1903 parcel was the starting point for Marjorie Gallet and her Roc des Anges project. A living piece of wine history in the glass.