Domaine le Roc des Anges - Côtes Catalanes - Aiglon blanc - Blanc - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 White Côtes Catalanes Aiglon is more crystalline than ever, revealing a beautifully pure and floral aroma that instantly transports you to the schist soils. As always, this cuvée exudes finesse and lightness, masterfully vinified and aged in barrels and 500-liter casks. On the palate, it offers a crisp, mineral-driven experience, with a delicate, refreshing juice that is easy to drink. The zesty finish enhances its invigorating and tonic character, ending elegantly with citrus notes. This is a perfect white wine for an aperitif, pairing wonderfully with grilled prawns, raw fish, or vegetable tempura. A Selection Committee favorite, rated 93/100.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Fermentation in 228- and 550-liter barrels. Aged in barrels for 11 months.

Color:

Bright, light golden yellow.

Nose:

Pure, floral aromatics with a lovely crystalline sheen.

Palate:

A crisp, mineral start to this wine with its fine juices and citrus finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

As an aperitif, grilled prawns, salmon tartar with lime zest, vegetable tempura.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029

Marjorie and Stéphane Gallet, the brilliant winemakers behind Roc des Anges, produce biodynamic wines that are both powerful and elegant, magnificently showcasing the mineral virtues of their terroirs.

Exclusively for our members, they’ve reserved these high-definition cuvées, aptly named Aiglon, that are sure to inspire enthusiasm and delight.