Domaine Lauriga Le Gris Rosé
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Estate grown fruit.
- The vineyards are located in the IGP (Indication Géographique Protégée) of Côtes Catalanes. The vineyards for this wine sit at an elevation of 60 – 120 meters above sea. The soils here consist of clay and limestone with gravel.
- According to French regulation, wines sourced from IGP’s can only be labeled as “Domaine” and not “Château.”
- Swept by the Tramontane wind, the vineyard is planted on the sandy, free-draining soils of the Pliocene hillsides, very 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.
Varietal Composition: 100% Grenache Gris
Elaboration: The harvest was done by hand. The grape harvest is destemmed on arrival at the cellar and place directly in the pneumatic press. Strict temperature control during fermentation
Tasting Notes: Radiant pale pink color. Intense nose marked by notes of fresh red fruits and a hint of hard-boiled sweet aromas. The tingles the palate slightly, enhancing the tasting experience. The finish lingers pleasantly.
PRESS
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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.