Côtes du Roussillon Villages Caramany Modat (Domaine) Sans plus attendre 2018

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Côtes du Roussillon Villages Caramany Modat (Domaine) Sans plus attendre 2018

The wine

Sans plus attendre is vinified with native yeasts and aged for 15 months in stainless steel vats (65%) and 10 months in barriques of one wine (35%). The nose is powerful, unfurling aromas of prunes, liquorice as well as well integrated woody notes. On the palate, the wine is dense and juicy, full-bodied with slight acidity and well-balanced. This wine pairs beautifully with red wines, lamb and veal.

About the Producer Modat

Domaine Modat is owned by Philippe Modat, a Paris clerk of court by profession and – more importantly – a great lover of vines, which his parents owned when he was young. Later in life, having become a serious wine enthusiast, he sought to acquire a domain in Roussillon. This led to his purchase of a domain in Cassagnes in 2007, which now covers 24 hectares. He divides his time between his Paris life and his domain at the foot of the Corbières – where he spends at least one week every month – while his father takes care of the domain's day-to-day business. The vines have been cultivated from the start in accordance with organic principles, and obtained certification in 2014; a few hectares have even been converted to biodynamics. A little-known domain, yet one which produces a very attractive range of extremely well-made wines in a lacy southern style, with beautiful textures and freshness.

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