Wine Tastings| Style | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Roussillon |
| Grape | Carignan, Grenache / Garnacha, Shiraz / Syrah |
| Organic | Yes |
‘Segna de Cor’, Domaine le Roc des Anges
£19.95
Deep in the Roussillon countryside, close to the Spanish border, Marjorie Gallet makes some truly wonderful wines. The Vineyards have very poor crumbly schist soils which encourage the very old vines to form deep root systems. All the work here is done organically and by hand and the result of this care and attention to detail is plain to see here. Segna de Cor (blood of the Earth) is a blend of Grenache, Carignan & Syrah which really expresses the land it comes from; you can imagine being in the wild, rocky vineyards, breathing in the aromas of wild herbs and then imagine a spit roast lamb with rosemary and thyme. Meaty, rich and delicious. Proper wine!
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