Region: Cotes Catalanes, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Grape(s): Grenache, Carignan, Syrah
Winemaker: Agnes & Alain Carrere
Farming: certified organic, practicing biodynamic
At the western end of the Roussillon in the Pyrenees, the state is France but the culture and tradition are Catalan.The wines themselves have flavors closer to those of Spain, but with more French-inspired
finesse
and
balance
, depending on the producer.This is certainly true of Anges and Alain Carreres wines at Domaine de Majas. They farm 75 acres, organically since 2007, with vineyards at 1300 feet above sea level. With a slightly cooler climate than most vineyards in this otherwise sun-baked region, their blend shows a great balance of
barnyard earth
andbright red fruit with a cranberry-raspberry pop on the finish.
Pairings:
Spaghetti with Bottarga sprinkled with toasted garlic bread crumbs
