COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Grenache Noir, Syrah
PRODUCER
Domaine des Anges
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine des Anges is a boutique hillside estate situated in Mormoiron, France, on the eastern slopes of a hill beneath a historic chapel dedicated to Notre Dame des Anges. The estate has a unique cross-cultural history: founded in 1973 by Englishman Malcolm Swan, who was the first in the Ventoux appellation to bottle under his own label, it was acquired in 1992 by Irish entrepreneur Gay McGuinness. Today, Gay works alongside fellow Irishman Gabriel and French winemaker Florent Chave. As a tribute to the owners' homeland, the historic coat of arms of Kilkenny, Ireland, is featured on every bottle.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate's vineyards are patrolled by sheep and goats, affectionately called 'woolly wonders', which assist in natural weed control.
Fact 02
Every bottle features the historic coat of arms of Kilkenny, Ireland, celebrating the owner's Irish heritage.
Fact 03
The estate sits below a historic chapel once used as a lookout post by Roman legions.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are sourced from mid-age estate blocks with vines at least 30 years old, grown on well-drained calcareous clays, loams, and stony silex soils at 400 meters elevation. Grapes are hand-picked at optimal ripeness in late September or early October. After crushing and destemming, fermentation is kept cool at 24°C to preserve fresh primary fruit. Frequent pump-overs (remontage) and post-fermentation maceration slowly extract soft tannins. The wine is aged for 6 months in concrete and stainless steel tanks to maintain freshness, followed by light filtration before bottling.
