Le Roc des Anges - Alquemia Vin de Voile NV
Vin de Voile = Vin Jaune
Vin de Voile (Voile wines) are characterised by the development, after alcoholic fermentation, of yeasts forming a veil on the surface of the wine, in contact with the ambient air (during its ageing phase in barrel).
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Region | Roussillon |
| Appellation | VDP Cotes Catalanes |
| Winery | Domaine le Roc des Anges |
| Vintage | NV |
| Color | White |
| Grapes | Grenache Gris, Macabeu / Macabeo |
Vin de Voile = Vin Jaune
Vin de Voile (Voile wines) are characterised by the development, after alcoholic fermentation, of yeasts forming a veil on the surface of the wine, in contact with the ambient air (during its ageing phase in barrel).
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Region | Roussillon |
| Appellation | VDP Cotes Catalanes |
| Winery | Domaine le Roc des Anges |
| Vintage | NV |
| Color | White |
| Grapes | Grenache Gris, Macabeu / Macabeo |
Tasting notes
This Alquimia has a deep golden yellow colour with delicate pearly highlights. On the nose, there are aromas of salted almond, orange and dry biscuit. On the palate, the wine is dry, stimulating and invigorating. There are also salty and spicy flavours. A well-balanced wine that will be a perfect accompaniment to your southern dishes.
Pairing
Grilled sea bream, aubergine and rosemary potatoes, Asian dishes.
| Closure | N/A |
|---|---|
| Volume | 750ml |
| Product Code | 00W109S |
| Inventory | In Stock (140) |
Winery Description
Roc Des anges was founded in Febuary 2001. A Carignan vine planted on a vein of quartz is biheind the origin of the name. a white soil surrounded by black schist: the “Lieu-Dit” is called “Roc Blanc” which translates as White Rock. Angels where chosen to symbolize the vein of quartz, and Roc Blanc became Roc Des Anges (Roc of the Angles).
The Terroir
The vineyard lies on topsoil of very old schist (750 million years) soft and flaky, drived from the compaction of pure clay. The bedrock is less than one meter deep. It’s very friable, wich allows an excellent root penetration. These conditions give the vines a chance to get a second wind as June brings drought and warm weather.
The Vinification and aging
Simplicity is the rule, yet it is the most difficult to follow. They observe, they taste, they wait, and they guide the wine toward the fullest expression of terroir. The aging requirement varies according to vintages. Many of the wines are aged in concrete vats: the wine breath and the fruit is reserved. Aging in wood allows the more tight and reticent wines to soften and open up. For this reason they buy premium Burgundy barrels (3 to 5 years of age), and a few new barrels.
Marjorie and Stephane Gallet
Marjorie was exposed to wine at an early age (she grew up near Côte Rôtie), she earned her degree at Montpellier while doing apprenticeships with Yves Cuilleron and Pierre Gaillard in the northern Rhone.
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