Ùnic Côtes Catalanes rouge IGP 2022

Wine description for Ùnic Côtes Catalanes rouge IGP 2022 by Roc des Anges

Colour & Appearance

Transparent cherry red with a subtle violet shimmer – a wine that reveals its lightness from the moment you pour it.

Nose

Restrained yet precise: red berries shift between crisp freshness and ripe sweetness, accompanied by liquorice, Mediterranean garrigue and a whisper of violet flowers. Not loud aromatics, but subtle elegance.

Palate

Here Marjorie Gallet’s philosophy reveals itself: less is more. The Ùnic flows across the palate with remarkable lightness, combining ripe red fruits with fine minerality and a clear liquorice note. The ripe, present acidity and silky-fine tannins create tension without heaviness. This is no powerhouse, but a wine of refinement and drinkability – delicious and engaging.

Finish

Medium length, with lingering fruit and a fine spice that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The Grenache vines from the Eastern Pyrenean Foothills, planted in 1991, are rooted in heavily decomposed, clayey slate with sandy elements – a terroir that favours finesse over opulence.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Grenache Noir, fermented as whole bunches and aged in neutral oak and concrete. This careful vinification preserves the natural elegance of the grape variety and underscores the entry point into Roc des Anges‘ Grenache range.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with lamb tagine with prunes and preserved lemons, polenta with porcini mushrooms and radicchio or baked vegetable and chickpea fritters topped with cheese. The wine harmonises beautifully with Mediterranean flavours and vegetarian dishes alike.

Special Features

With just 13% alcohol, the Ùnic embodies the modern, approachable style of Roussillon – a counterpoint to full-bodied southern French wines, distinguished by elegance, freshness and tension.