Domaine Christophe Marin Côtes Catalanes Grenache Noir Origines 2020

$33

FRANCE : LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON : CÔTES CATALANES

Grenache

MED-FULL-BODIED, CASSIS, PLUM, BLACK CHERRY, VIOLET, CLOVE, SOME OAK

‘Origines’ is somewhat of an enigma: deep, dark, and structured, it is also a very “feminine,” elegant wine — ethereal, even — with firm tannins and a persistent, fruity finish amidst delicate floral aromatics and gentle acidity.

In any case, it's an undeniably beautiful wine — one with lots of character and personality, exemplary of the region's terroir, and a wonderful pairing for grilled meats and charcuterie.

WINEMAKING : Maceration for 5 days with spontaneous fermentation via native yeasts; aged for 10 months in stainless steel & ⅓ in 500L oak barrels; minimal intervention & low sulfite

ECOLOGY : BIODYNAMIC

PAIRING : Côte de Bœuf (bone-in ribeye)

DRINKING WINDOW : Hold for ~5 years; decant if drinking young