Roussillon
Characteristics
Country / Region: Roussillon
Vintage: 2020
Name: IGP Côtes Catalanes
Grape variety: Blend of Grenache noir, Carignan and Syrah
Alcohol: 13.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
A Top Pick rated 94/100 by our Selection Committee!
Wine:
Extremely seductive, the 2020 IGP Côtes Catalanes Aiglon Rouge delights us with its delicate notes of spices and perfectly ripe black fruits. It is a beautiful and delicious wine with strong flavors of fruits. Its palate is fresh and juicy, far from the stereotypes of the south. This red Aiglon wine rivals the finest Beaujolais wines in terms of elegance and texture! A thirst-quenching wine that is a Selection Committee Favorite rated 94/100, that Olivier Poussier will gladly associate with a roasted meat with herbs, a pork chop or why not a monkfish with chili and Calabrian sausage.Vinification:
Hand harvested, whole grape fermentation in concrete tanks, indigenous yeasts, aged in concrete tanks. Certified organic and biodynamic wine.Color:
Beautiful intense red with violet hues.Nose:
Red fruits of nice maturity underlined by delicate spicy notes.Palate:
Fresh and delicious on a crunchy fruit, this cuvée with a very seductive profile delivers a fine and elegant taste. Such a cheeky wine!
Temperature:
Serve between 16 and 18°C.Food and wine pairing:
Red meat a la plancha, duck breast with honey and spices, pork chop, monkfish with chilli.Cellar aging:
From now until 2024Marjorie Gallet is a brilliant winemaker at the Le Roc des Anges estate. Using biodynamic methods, she produces amazing wines that speak of their terroir and identity, full of strength and elegance. She has reserved this cuvée exclusively for our Valap members. A beautiful wine of great definition, strength, enthusiasm, and taste called Aiglon.