Château Lauriga Côtes de Roussillon Rosé
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Estate-grown fruit.
- The vineyard is located in the AOP of Côtes du Roussillon.
- Swept by the Tramontane wind, the vineyard is planted on the sandy, free-draining soils (consisting of clay and limestone with many fine pebbles) of the Pliocene hillsides, typical of the Aspres region.
- When the vineyards were restructured in the 1990s, they were replanted in relation to the path of the sun (to optimize the effects of photosynthesis on the complexity of aromas) and also the direction of the Tramontane, to avoid wind damage to the vines.
- These vineyards sit at an elevation of 80 – 150 meters above sea level where the age of the vines range from 13 – 25 years.
Varietal Composition: 70% Syrah 30% Grenache
Elaboration: Harvest destemmed on arrival at the cellar and put in vats for 24 hours in a regulated atmosphere saturated in carbon dioxide gas. Running-off of juices and the fresh grapes are pressed in the pneumatic press.
Tasting Notes: Pale pink color. Fine and subtle nose of berries aromas with red fruits notes, hints of blackberry and cherries.
PRESS
2019 – 90 James Suckling
2020 – 91 James Suckling
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Jean-Claude Mas hails from a lineage of grape growers in Languedoc. Jean-Claude, the first in his family to train as a winemaker, discovered his passion for wine at age three while helping his grandfather during harvest.
In 2000, he founded Domaine Paul Mas, revitalizing his family’s 86 acres and acquiring other domaines. Now, he manages 15 estates in Languedoc-Roussillon, known for exceptional wines from Limoux, Picpoul, and the Spanish border.
Notably, he acquired Domaine Lauriga in Thuir, founded in 1068, which spans 60 hectares and showcases traditional Roussillon grape varieties, ensuring an exciting future for his wines.