| This is one of the top domains in its region, producing exceptional dry and sweet wines. The Domaine des Schistes is regularly singled out for their superb wines by Revue de Vin de France and GaultMillau. |
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| Muscat de Rivesaltes |
| This superb muscat is made from 80% Muscat Petits Grains, the type of Muscat grape which yields the most refined wines. The schistous soils and ridiculously low yeilds (20Hl/HA) produce wines of intensity and aromatic complexity.
The grapes are hand-picked by successive passes through the vineyard at 14 degrees potential alcohol. The Muscat d'Alexandrie undergoes carbonic maceration for 5 days. The Muscat Petit Grains, after a light pressing, is fermented under temperature control. |
| Rivesaltes Solera |
| Small yields (30HL/Ha) of Grenache Gris produce this intense and interesting wine. The grapes are picked at a slightly overripe level, around 15 degrees. The mutage is affected during the fermentation after a light pressing, then aged on the fine lees. The wine is aged in large casks, 500 liters, for a minimum of 10 years. The wines undergo an oxidative process in cask, with young wine replacing the older wines being removed (the solera process).
This amber-colored wine has delightful aromas of dried fruits and caramel. The rich and generous palate has complex flavors of fruits and nuts. |
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| Vin de Pays des Cotes Catalanes Rose - Le Bosc |
| From a single vineyard, called Le Bosc, which in the local Catalan language means "the woods."
A rosé of 100% syrah grapes grown on ferrous schiste (or shale), from 30 year old vines. Yields are kept to a low 40 hectoliters/hectare, and the harvesting is manual. The grapes are de-stemmed before a 36 hour cold maceration, and then pressed. Selected yeasts are added, followed by one month of fermentation. The wine is raised on fine lees and bottled the following spring. This rich-style rosé marries beautifully with grilled, fatty, spicy fish such as sardine,tuna and swordfish, charcuterie and preparations with exotic seasoning. |
| Cotes Catalanes - Les Terrasses Blanches |
| Old vines Grenache Blanc |
| Cotes du Roussillon Villages-Tradition |
| From a full-south facing vineyard of marl-limestone soils, this rich red wine is composed of 40% Syrah, 20% Grenache and 40% Carignan of low yielding vines. Selected parcels go into this intense wine, from vines aged at least 40 years old. The syrah is vinified with whole cluster fermentation. The grenache is vinified with traditional maceration, destemmed, for 15 days. The carignan is also whole cluster fermented for 14 days. This full, fruit-filled wine tastes like a hybrid of Priorat and Languedoc, which in a sense is true to its region of origin on the Spanish border. |
| Cotes du Roussillon Villages - Coumeille |
| This top parcel often receives the Guide de Coeur; 70% Syrah, aged 22 months (14 months in barrel) |
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