Le Roc des Anges "Reliefs" red 2021

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Le Roc des Anges "Reliefs" red 2021

Comment from the domaine on the vintage: The 2021s are evolving in bottle and confirm the hallmark of the vintage: energy and sapidity.

Technical sheet written by the domaine:

A blend of a mosaic of small, old parcels, Reliefs inspired us to work with this topographical diversity to give it full expression, hence its name. Both accessible and deep, it allows for a gentle entry into the world of old vines.

Blend of old parcels of Carignan (60%), Grenache Noir (25%), and Syrah (15%), all situated on small hills, knolls, or valleys that are various reliefs...

Advice for opening our wines: Decanting is recommended, not for reduction issues but for the wine's development or "awakening." Do not serve too cold as it would cut off the minerality and mouthfeel (which tightens with cold), leading to less understanding of the wine.

Grapes: 60% Carignan, 25% Grenache Noir, 15% Syrah

Terroir: shallow soils of ancient schists derived from the compression of pure clays, rich in silica. North-facing slope of Força Réal, village of Montner, Pyrénées Orientales.

Age of the vines: 40 to 100 years.

Viticulture: biodynamics.

Yield: 17hl/ha.

Harvest: manual in 20kg crates.

Vinification: whole grapes and whole clusters, indigenous yeasts, fermentation in concrete tanks.

Aging: aging in large casks and concrete tanks for 9 months.

Service: from old vines, this wine benefits from decanting to fully express itself in the early years of bottling.

Food pairings: excellent pairings with duck, slow-cooked lamb or tagine style.

Cellaring: 10 years.