Domaine Cotzé Monastrell
$48.00
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Vintage: 2021
Region: Roussillon, France
Viticulture: Organic
Grape varieties: 100% Monastrell
Domaine Cotzé Monastrell is from grapes grown on the plateau d’Opoul in the Roussillon. Both young and old vines are combined for harvest. Unstemmed grapes undergo carbonic maceration for 3 days, then are pressed and finished fermentation with native yeast. Bottled in spring after harvest, unfiltered, and with no SO². A light and fresh take on Monastrell, with crunchy red and blue fruits, black currant, and spice.
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Additional information
| NATTINESS | Natty |
|---|---|
| FRUIT | Black Currant, Blueberry, Red Berries |
| BODY | Medium-bodied |
| ACIDITY | Bright (Medium-High) |
| OAK | Neutral Oak |
| TANNIN | Medium |
| ALCOHOL | 11-12% |
| SWEETNESS | Dry |
| SERVING TEMP | Room Temperature (63°–67°) |
| SULFUR | Zero Sulfur Added |
| VEGAN | Vegan |
| IMPORTER | The Soil Expedition Co. |
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER
About Domaine Cotzé Monastrell
Domaine Cotzé Monastrell is from grapes grown on the plateau d’Opoul in the Roussillon. Both young and old vines are combined for harvest. Unstemmed grapes undergo carbonic maceration for 3 days, then are pressed and finished fermentation with native yeast. Bottled in spring after harvest, unfiltered, and with no SO². A light and fresh take on Monastrell, with crunchy red and blue fruits, black currant, and spice.
The label art was created by a Breton artist living in the Roussillon. It’s a woodcut creation. The mountain pictured is the Puigmal (a mountain in the Pyrenees, on the Spanish-French border) and the Err Valley, which is home to Wilfried’s vineyard.
About Domaine Cotzé
Wilfried Garcia and his Domaine Cotzé belong to Cerdagne in the French Pyrenees between France, Spain, and Andorra. Here he has embarked on a very ambitious project, which has made him the owner of the highest vineyard in France. It is located at an altitude of 1340 meters, where he has planted Grenache and Carignan, known for their hardiness, as well as Pinot noir, Mondeuse, Gamay, Savagnin, and Chardonnay that all originate from the colder north. The vineyards were planted in 2020, the first harvest will take place in 2024 and we are very much looking forward to it.
Until then, Wilfried buys organic grapes from friends in northern Roussillon, which he vinifies in the heights of his domain in Cerdagne (which is the name of the plateau) and releases labeled Transhumància. The name comes from transhumance, which means moving livestock from one place to another depending on the season. Since Wilfried is moving himself and the grapes from Roussillon to Cerdagne the name became obvious to him. The ambitions for Domaine Cotzé also go beyond wine production, which is why Wilfried has planted orchards with pear and apple trees in the heights to also be able to produce juice and cider. In general, his ambitions are that the area should offer more than just skiing.
In the cellar, Wilfried Garcia works with natural yeast and as little interference as possible with inspiration from Tom Lubbe (Domaine Matassa) among others, and sulfur is only added if absolutely necessary.