Roc des Anges, Cotes Catalanes Rouge 'Carignan 1903', 2023 BFCM 2021 wrapped in earth

wrapped in earth

and a pronounced chalky minerality

There's history in this wine: it's the only expression of this specific cru thanks to Ronchi's monopole status

from vines Grandpa planted over a century ago

and their organically and biodynamically farmed Burgundies bear that out

Roc des Anges, Cotes Catalanes Rouge 'Carignan 1903', 2023 BFCM 2021 wrapped in earthThe vines behind this wine were planted in 1903. They have outlasted two world wars, the collapse of the Roussillon's fortified wine trade, and decades in which growers were paid subsidies to tear Carignan out of the ground. Marjorie Gallet farms them biodynamically and bottles them on their own, which takes some nerve Carignan punishes generous yields and rewards exactly this kind of ancient, stingy vine. The result is dark and savory rather than