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.Le Domaine des Schistes se trouve à la croisée des terroirs de la vallée de l'Agly, sur les communes d'Estagel, Tautavel et 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 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."
