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2023 Domaine Le Roc Des Anges 1903
24 in stock
$128.00
Description
Carignan 1903 2023 comes from 122-year-old vines planted in 1903, rooted in ancient schist formed from compressed pure clay rich in silica.
In the glass, it’s deep with a violet hue. The nose is dark and brooding, with black cherry, plum and wild herbs, lifted by graphite and warm stone. The palate is powerful yet precise, with fine tannins, vibrant acidity and a strong mineral core that drives a long, savoury, saline finish. Complex and fresh, it’s a profound 100% Carignan that will reward 15+ years of cellaring.
Fermented with indigenous yeasts in 35 hL concrete vats, then aged 16 months in concrete and 500L barrels.
On the wild northern edge of Catalunya, in the windswept foothills of the Pyrenees, Domaine Roc des Anges crafts wines of purity, light and remarkable finesse. These are mountain vineyards, often north-facing, where cool nights preserve tension and Mediterranean days bring ripeness without excess, yielding wines that pulse with energy, elegance and precision.
Rooted in decomposed schist – light, sandy, and poor in nutrients – the vines must dig deep for life. Dry farming and biodynamic cultivation give grapes that are naturally moderate in alcohol yet rich in salinity, acidity and finesse. Yields are extremely low (around 20 hl/ha), a natural restraint that underpins the wines’ depth, clarity and mineral purity.
Across 83 parcels and 50 biodynamically farmed hectares, many vines are over a century old; others come from ancient massale selections, including nearly forgotten Mediterranean varieties such as Carignan Gris. Together, they form a living memory of traditional viticulture, brought back to its roots.
