Côtes du Roussillon 'Altaïr' 2022 Mas Amiel

Overview

complex and enveloping bouquet: notes of beeswax and fruit such as ripe pear intertwine with hints of eucalyptus and spices. On the palate, it offers a rich and creamy structure, balanced by a pleasant flavor and a hint of pepper, all accompanied by an exceptional aromatic persistence and a long finish.

Details

Denomination of origin	AOC Côtes du Roussillon
Grape varieties	A blend of grenache gris and maccabeu
Vineyard	Old vines planted in 1940 on light soil composed of shale and clay
Harvest	Manual, selective
Vinification	Pressing without destemming followed by natural fermentation and aging for 10 months on the fine lees in steel (60%) and wooden barrels (40%).
Wood education	40% of the wine matures in wooden barrels for a period of 10 months
Taste impression	complex and enveloping bouquet; notes of beeswax and fruit such as ripe pear intertwine with hints of eucalyptus and spices. On the palate, it offers a rich and creamy structure, balanced by a pleasant flavor and a hint of pepper, all accompanied by an exceptional aromatic persistence and a very long finish
Flavor type	Refined and elegant
Alcohol	13.00%
Acidity	3.5 grams per liter
Residual sugar	<1.0 grams per liter
Serving temperature	10-12°C
Ideal consumption	5 to 10 years after the harvest

More Information

SKU	AFF421022
Packaging	Box of 6
Color	White
Vintage	2022
Country of origin	France
Type	Dry Wine
Winemaker	Mas Amiel
Content	750 ml
Varieties	Garnacha Blanca
Seal	Cork
Wineregion France	Occitanie
Appellation France	AOC Pyrénées-Orientales