La Mariota - Roc de la Vella 2023
Domaine La Mariota is located in Vingrau, in Roussillon . It was founded in 2018 by Cécilia Diaz and Guillermo Campos , originally from Argentina and initially sommeliers and restaurant professionals in Paris, London, Cannes and Geneva. In a few years, they expanded their vineyard from 1.7 to 8 hectares of old vines, spread between two small communes with contrasting geological terroirs: Tautavel, with schist soils, and Vingrau, characterized by limestone. Today, Cécilia and Guillermo work with eight different grape varieties, with distinct vinification and aging for each plot. They favor the most natural approach possible : indigenous yeasts, no inputs (except sometimes a light dose of sulfur), no filtration and long aging. The estate is certified organic .
Roc de la Vella is a blend of Macabeu (75%) and Roussanne (25%) . The pressing is carried out on whole bunches. The wine is aged for 12 months, half in 400-litre barrels and half in vats, then 6 months in bottle.
Grape varieties: 75% Macabeu, 25% Roussanne
"The freshness of Macabeu combines with the roundness and complexity of Roussanne, enhanced by delicate aging in barrels."