Marjorie and Stéphane Gallet met at the agricultural college in Perpignan, but initially went their separate ways. It was their shared passion for horses and later wine that brought them together again. At that time, Stéphane worked on a larger farm in Maury, while Marjorie gained her first practical experience in biodynamics in Calce near Gauby. In 2003 she borrowed money from friends and started her own business. The site was actually called Roc Blanc, named after a white quartz vein protruding from the black slate. However, Marjorie decided to rename it Roc des Anges. In the meantime, the winery is one of the top addresses in the region and comprises 30 hectares of vines on a mosaic of different soils.
The Imalaya consists of 100% Carignan gris from the 1962 planting year, grown on pure granite about 30 minutes from the Domaine in the commune of Tarerach at 500 metres above sea level. Only about 20 hectares of Carignan gris still exist in the whole of France. On granite, it embodies the epitome of salty minerality like hardly any other wine.
Color
Light straw yellow with green reflections.
Nose
The 2019 Imalaya Carignan gris from Domaine Roc des Anges oscillates between wet primary rock, dried fruit and Mediterranean saline aspects. The nose has nothing expansive, nothing effect seeking, but shows itself taciturn and almost silent. A few oyster shells on the beach, a salty breeze from the sea, some herbs and a lot of wet stone outline the silent monolith of Carignan gris. Its brittle and almost inaccessible nature make it super-sexy in sum.
Mouth
On the palate, it shines without any ornamentation and shines in mineral garb. Imposing and cool, it combines its saline structure with the fine acidity, which alternates between the white of lemon and wild herbs and literally whips across the palate. Immediate saliva shot makes the goblet refill with high frequency and wet the mouth again and again with the chalky cool nectar. With rich extract and the finest tannin, this wine is a prime example of the term mineral or salty. With a slender foot, it shows what spicy finesse the hot south of France is capable of.
Food recommendations from Sebastian Bordthäuser
- Fregola with green olives, almonds and pimentos de Padron
- Grilled gilthead with salt lemon and rosemary
- Lamb chops with bramata and artichokes
Allergens | Contains sulfur |
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Acid | 6,2 g/l |
Drinking temperature | 11° |
Manufacturer | Marjorie et Stéphane Gallet, 1 Route de Montner, 66720 Latour de France / France, Organic certificate: FR-BIO-10 |