Domaine Roc des Anges - Alquimia 2024
The Domaine Roc des Anges, located in Montner in the Pyrénées-Orientales, at the foot of the Força Réal, has established itself as one of the major references of the Côtes Catalanes. Certified in organic farming since 2008 and in biodynamics since 2011 (Biodyvin), the estate cultivates its 84 plots with rare rigor, in a constant search for harmony between soil and plant. The vines, sometimes centuries old, plunge their roots into ancient schists split into sheets, poor and draining, which force the vine to root deeply. The dry and windy climate of Roussillon acts as a natural regulator, limiting interventions and promoting a pure expression of the terroir. It is in this mineral tension that the estate's most unique cuvées are born.
The cuvée Alquimia 2024 is a veil wine of incredible finesse, made from a blend of Macabeu, Grenache Blanc and Grenache Gris. The plots, aged from 40 to 100 years, offer remarkable natural concentration, with very low yields around 15 hl/ha. The harvest is done manually in 20 kg crates to preserve the integrity of the berries. The vinification is based on aging without topping up, under a flor veil, in old Burgundian barrels, in a dry cellar favoring the controlled development of the veil. This traditional method gives the wine complexity, tension and depth, while maintaining a measured degree of 12.5%, guaranteeing balance and drinkability.
On tasting, Alquimia 2024 seduces with its precision and subtlety. The nose reveals delicate notes of fresh almond, dried fruits, candied citrus and a saline touch characteristic of the schists of Força Réal. The palate is fine, tense and vibrant, supported by a structuring acidity and a delicately oxidative texture perfectly integrated. The whole offers great elegance, with a persistent and mineral finish. To be served between 12 and 13 °C, this versatile table wine pairs well with grilled fish, aged cheeses as well as iodized or spicy cuisines. A rare and unique cuvée, where the mastery of the veil sublimates the identity of the terroir.
Grape varieties: Macabeu, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris
