This blanc cuvée Essencial from domaine des Schistes has all the gourmandise we've come to expect from southern wines, without ever lapsing into loudeness. This cuvée essencial, a blend of vermentino, grenache and maccabeu, is rich and very fruity. A lovely organic aperitif wine, it will also be at home with summer dishes (antipasti, salads...)The Domaine des Schistes is located at the crossroads of the terroirs of the Agly valley, on 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 are also worth a detour!Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2020 about domaine des Schistes: selected domaine. "Jacques and Mickael Sire draw from these poor soils wines with strong personality that deserve to age a little. New parcel-based cuvées, which highlight Roussillon's historic grape varieties, open up new and highly interesting prospects."