Roc d'Anglade - IGP Gard - Rouge - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 Gard Red IGP showcases the Carignan grape at its best, perfectly balanced by Mourvèdre, Grenache, and a touch of Syrah. This sophisticated red, with its silky tannins, has been expertly aged in large wooden casks, combining all the hallmarks of a great wine: depth, finesse, length, and elegance. A true marvel that will continue to evolve beautifully over the next twenty years or more. Rated 94/100 by RVF.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Vinification using indigenous yeasts, 100% whole grapes, in open vats for around 15 days, no extraction. Aged 18 months, including 12 months on fine lees 1/3 in demi-muids, 1/3 in muids and 1/3 in foudres. Light filtration.

Certified organic wine.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Herb-crusted prime rib of beef, shoulder of suckling lamb with hay or rosemary, duck breast with roasted fresh figs, roast farmhouse guinea fowl, aged Saint-Nectaire cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2042, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Awarded 2 stars in the RVF Guide, Roc d’Anglade stands as a true icon of the Languedoc. Rémy and Martine Pédréno expertly tend to this remarkable limestone terroir, historically celebrated and north-facing, with organic farming practices. Their wines are renowned for their elegance, precision, and ethereal quality, making them a benchmark and inspiration for the entire region.