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2018 Le Plus Joli
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
80% Syrah, 20% Carignan
Appellation
AOP Côtes du Roussillon
Alcohol %
13.5

Domaine Modat
2018 Le Plus Joli

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SKU: DMLePlusJoli18

An organic cuvée with a dazzling garnet color, rich and full body, that emanates aromas of blackcurrants then blossoms into violets, licorice, and cocoa. The light structure and silky texture of this unforgettable wine will enchant you.  

Le Plus Joli is the perfect companion to lamb and beef dishes, either grilled or in stews.

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Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
80% Syrah, 20% Carignan
Appellation
AOP Côtes du Roussillon
Alcohol %
13.5
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
Domaine Modat’s 23 hectares of vines are located in the commune of Cassagnes, in the prized Agly Valley near Perpignan. The domaine officially converted to organic agriculture in March 2011 and is in the process of converting the vineyard to biodynamic production. Instead of using herbicides, the soil is worked and plowed to encourage the natural processes of breakdown and regeneration. The domaine’s respect for the environment is also reflected in the practice of the “minimal interference” farming method. The soil is mostly white, gray, and red gneiss (granitic sand) over a base of fractured granitic rock, an ideal terroir for elegant wines. The well-drained soil gives the red wines fine, silky tannins, a light structure and great freshness. The terroir is also well-suited for the grape varieties used to make quality dry white wines.
Production Notes
The grapes are tasted daily for optimal maturity and analyzed for phenolic ripeness. When the moment of perfect ripeness arrives, the grapes are hand-picked. The fruit is sorted both on the vine and on a sorting table at the cellar. The grapes are macerated and fermented in cool temperature-controlled vats contributing to the lingering, silky tannins.  Aging takes place in French oak for 18 months.
Winemaker Notes
Domaine Modat represents a return to winemaker Philippe Modat’s Catalan roots, where his grandfather once owned vineyards. While studying law in Bordeaux, Philippe developed a passion for wine that set him on a journey to founding his own domaine. In 2007, he and his father purchased land and vines in Cassagnes village in the heart of the Roussillon. In September 2008, they built a modern winery using eco-friendly organic materials equipped with thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks and new oak barrels. The estate is now run by his two sons.
Food Pairing Notes
Le Plus Joli is the perfect companion to lamb and beef dishes, either grilled or in stews. 
Other Notes
Ageability: Drink now or keep until 2038. Decant one hour before serving and serve slightly chilled.