Vindemiatrix, Côtes des Catalanes 2014 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Vindemiatrix Côtes des Catalanes 2014 1500ml Magnum by Georg Meissner

Colour & Appearance

Deep, muted violet-red with delicate, pale reflections towards the rim of the glass – a wine that promises depth without signalling heaviness.

Nose

The nose is marked by captivating wildness and honesty: blackberries, mulberries and blackcurrants open into a cool, Mediterranean herb world of rosemary, juniper and wild sage. Beneath shimmer notes of black olives, graphite and charcoal – accents that lend this wine unexpected finesse and mineral complexity.

Palate

On the palate, what the nose promises is confirmed: a delicately structured Carignan with juicy freshness, firm yet never harsh tannin structure and an elegant coolness that masterfully mirrors the moderate alcohol of 12.5%. Not a gram of overripeness, not a gram of excess – pure precision.

Finish

Long, fresh and marked by mineral spice. The herbs of the garrigue linger, accompanied by a soft whisper of dark fruit. A finish that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes come from the Serrat de la Plane – Catalan for „stony plateau“ – a barren extreme vineyard site in Roussillon that forces vines to deep root and concentrate. The Mediterranean climate, cooled by the Tramontane wind, shapes wines of unmistakable character here.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Carignan from vines over 100 years old – the bedrock of this region. The Vindemiatrix is only produced in exceptional vintages, which gives it the character of a true rarity. The large-format Magnum (1.5 l) favours slow, harmonious maturation.

Food Pairing Recommendations

An ideal companion to the cuisine of its origin: grilled bread with black olive tapenade, lamb cutlets with rosemary, green beans and tomato concassée or roasted octopus on artichoke-fennel ragout – dishes that bring its Mediterranean soul fully to light.

Special Features

The name Vindemiatrix – a star in the constellation Virgo – refers to the ancient Roman tradition of beginning the vintage only when it appeared on the evening sky. A wine with history, character and soul. Produced only in exceptional vintages.