The Astérolide Côtes Catalanes rouge IGP 2021 from Roc des Anges reveals the elegant, fresh side of the Mourvèdre grape grown on cool schist soils in the Roussillon.
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Bottler: Marjorie et Stéphane Gallet, 1 Route de Montner, 66720 Latour de France / France
In the glass
Colour
Deep ruby-garnet with violet highlights
Nose
Dark wild berries, black pepper, Mediterranean wild herbs and delicate mineral notes
Palate
Cool and taut on the palate, with fine-grained tannins, fresh acidity and distinct spice
Character
Meditative, brimming with finesse and surprisingly light on its feet with a moderate alcohol content
Pairing
Braised leg of lamb with rosemary, wild boar ragout or mature hard cheese
Notes
A single-varietal Mourvèdre from biodynamically farmed schist terraces, impressing with remarkable freshness thanks to cool Pyrenean winds and high altitude.
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Dense, luminous ruby red with violet reflections right to the rim.
Nose
Fascinatingly taut and dark-berried. Nuances of blackcurrant, wild blackberries and ethereal Mediterranean herbs emerge, underpinned by a fine note of graphite and dark olive.
Palate
On the palate, the wine appears remarkably cool and focused with a moderate 12.5% ABV. The juicy acidity meets fine-grained, grippy tannins. Notes of dark chocolate and cool minerality lend the wine a meditative calm and remarkable freshness.
Finish
Long-lasting, taut and herbal-spicy with a noticeable, fine touch of salinity on the aftertaste.
Terroir & Origin
The grapes come from the cool slopes around Montner in the Roussillon. The vertically structured schist soil retains moisture for the vines, while the altitude of up to 400 metres and the Pyrenean winds ensure cool nights. The region provides plenty of light, but thanks to the elevation, it never burns.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Single-varietal Mourvèdre from biodynamic farming. The domaine works with extremely low yields to capture the pure energy of the terroir in its unadulterated form.
Food Pairings
An ideal partner for braised leg of lamb with rosemary, wood pigeon, piquant duck breast variations or aged cow’s milk cheese.
Key Features
Instead of heavy Mediterranean opulence, this Mourvèdre fascinates through its cool, crystalline structure and subtle, profound spice – a great expression of the schist terroir of Roc des Anges.
