Domaine Cazes, Collioure Rouge Clos de Paulilles, 75cl

🍷 Domaine Cazes – Collioure Rouge Clos de Paulilles
Country: France | Region: Roussillon
Appellation: AOC Collioure | Grape Variety: Blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre
Style: Still Red Wine | Winemaking: Traditional fermentation with ageing in French oak barrels to enhance complexity, structure, and Mediterranean character
Farming: Organically and biodynamically farmed terraces overlooking the Mediterranean, with schist soils that lend minerality and intensity

🌟 A bold and sun-drenched Mediterranean red—spicy, structured, and deeply expressive.

👁 In the Glass:
Deep ruby with violet edges—intense and brooding.

👃 On the Nose:
Aromatic and wild. Black cherry, blackberry, and plum are lifted by notes of garrigue herbs, cracked pepper, and hints of smoked meat and sea breeze.

👅 On the Palate:
Full-bodied and textured. Ripe dark fruit is layered with savoury spice, earthy depth, and fine, grippy tannins. A streak of minerality and coastal freshness gives lift and length to the finish.

🍽 Food Pairing:
Perfect with grilled lamb, cassoulet, ratatouille, or chargrilled aubergine. A natural match for hearty Provençal and Catalan dishes.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
Drinking beautifully now, with potential to evolve over 6–8 years, gaining savoury nuance and polish.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
Clos de Paulilles captures the raw beauty of Collioure—rich, rugged, and refined. A red wine shaped by sea, sun, and schist, full of southern soul and elegance.