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is an original organic wine: it is aged in an oxidative environment in wood. It's a dry rancio that develops notes of dried fruit and nuts.
is an original organic wine: it is aged in an oxidative environment in wood. It's a dry rancio that develops on notes of dried fruit and nuts.The Domaine des Schistes lies at the crossroads of terroirs in the Agly valley, in the communes of Estagel, Tautavel and Maury. The first vinification at Domaine des Schistes dates back to 1989, and now the vineyard covers 55 Ha.As its name suggests, the estate is planted mainly on schistose marls. The land lies on the last terraces raised by the emergence of the Corbières limestone massif, and is mainly on slopes. The Domaine des Schistes has chosen to respect and express its terroir by turning to organic farming. The wines are good value for money, both reds and whites. The Maury and Muscat wines are also well worth a visit!"Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2020 about domaine des Schistes: selected estate. "Jacques and Mickael Sire extract from these poor soils wines with strong personality that deserve to age a little. New parcel-based cuvées, which highlight the historic Roussillon grape varieties, open up new and highly interesting prospects."
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Grenache Blanc, maccabeu
Collioure anchovies, Comté cheese, Mimolette cheese, Parmesan cheese
Les Perruches du domaine de la Cotelleraie expresses itself beautifully on this lovely 2022 Loire vintage. An organic wine with a beautiful mache and a cellaring capacity of 5 to 7 years.
Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2024 : 90/100
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This blanc sec du domaine Vincent Careme is a pretty Loire bottle. It develops fruity notes typical of the Chenin grape from which it is made. The length is beautiful and this organic gastronomy wine finishes on this pretty bitters that will enhance the finest dishes.
Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2024 : 89/100
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A powerful, structured Vacqueras 2021 produced by Maison Camille Cayran. This organic wine develops on notes of black fruit and cocoa. Nice length for this gourmet wine.
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The cuvée d'automne du Domaine de la Pinte is a savagnin sous voile blended with a little chardonnay. This oxidative wine is a great success, developing on notes of walnut, hazelnut and white flowers. Superb length!
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Caune d'en Joffre du domaine des Schistes is a plot with an overwhelming majority of Carignan. This organic Roussillon wine has power and complexity, but with the freshness and mintiness given by this superb grape variety. A great success to drink over 10 years!
RVF : 93/100
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The cuvée Essencial rouge du domaine des Schistes is from a terroir of schist marl slopes and clay-limestone plateau in the commune of Tautavel. The wine is quite expressive with notes of black fruit and zan. The palate is smooth, well-balanced and quite complex: spices (pepper) mingle with black fruits (blackberry). Good length. Good value for money.
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Magnificent Muscat de Rivesaltes than the cuvée Joya from the domaine des Schistes : . Concentrated, powerful and charming, this Muscat is a real bonbon that develops on notes of yellow fruit, honey, apricot. Great length.
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The red Illico cuvée from the domaine des Schistes boasts bright fruit. This blend of marselan, merlot and carignan has a lovely personality: the wine is silky, light but with a nice chewy texture. A cuvée that can be drunk slightly chilled.
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is an original organic wine: it is aged in an oxidative environment in wood. It's a dry rancio that develops notes of dried fruit and nuts.