Canigou Montagne sacrée des Catalans

Soil

The vines for this wine are grown in long-standing vineyard plots in the Agly area, in the north of the Pyrenees-Orientales department. The soils are very high quality brown schist. The vines grow on gently sloping, arid hillsides that bask in sunshine and enjoy ideal wind exposure

Grape varieties

Syrah, Grenache noir

Production method

The top-quality vineyard sites selected for this wine are harvested at peak ripeness, which is defined on the basis of berry tastings. The grape varieties are vinified separately. The Grenache and Syrah are destemmed and crushed on arrival at the winery then macerate as per tradition. Extraction is achieved through gentle, regular pumping over.

Ageing

The wine is matured in new oak barrels for 9 months.

Description

Deep garnet with crimson reflections. Complex, intense nose driven by jammy black berry fruit notes, marshmallow, mocha and sweet spices. Mouth-filling, lush palate combining all the power and finesse of the Agly terroir. With its velvety tannins and substantial volume, it delivers a flawless fusion of freshness and ripeness.

Cellaring potential

This is an age-worthy wine that can be enjoyed now but will mature perfectly for 6 to 8 years in your cellart

Serving suggestion

This high-end wine is a partner for all meat-based gourmet meals. Recipe ideas include game, rabbit with prunes, lamb shoulder with spices and Peking duck.

Serving temperature

Serve at between 16 and 18°C, ideally after decanting