From: Cotes Catalanes, France
Varietal: 50% Carignan, 50% Grenache
Taste: A 50/50 blend of Carignan and Grenache from clay-calcareous terroir in the Southeastern corner of France, making for an energetic wine that’s like a cross between rosé and light red. It’s fresh and bright, featuring juicy red berries (think berry-cherry-pomegranate), a serious kick of minerality, and delicate, ripe tannins. The vines range from 20 to 120 years old, and they've been farmed organically since 2007. Serve slightly chilled.
Pairing: Go the picnic, charcuterie, and light bites route with this wine. Some ideas include serving this alongside charcuterie and fromage boards, grilled brats and veggies, fried fish or chicken, and dishes you can prepare in advance and eat cold. Tortellini pasta salad, tinned fish hand rolls, chickpea/chicken salad sandwiches, and marinated feta with herbs and peppercorns.
About. Domaine Majas is based in the commune of Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes within the Côtes Catalanes on the foothills of the Pyrénées Orientales. Today the Domaine is proud to be working organically with the intention to bottle true representations of the Côtes Catalanes with minimal intervention. They converted all 30 hectares to organic viticulture, as well as eliminated all commercial yeasts, additives, and excessive sulfur in the cellar.
