Domaine Sant Armettu - Myrtus Rouge 2023
Myrtus Rouge 2023 from Domaine Sant Armettu embodies the deepest and most structured dimension of Sciaccarellu grown on the granite arenas of Sartène. The nose, intense and refined, opens with a bouquet blending ripe red fruits, blueberry, and black cherry, enhanced by a touch of white pepper and myrtle that marks the grape variety's identity. From the attack, the palate is ample and precise, with pure fruit carried by a natural freshness that perfectly balances the vintage's ripeness. The texture, fine but denser than that of the domain's entry-level cuvées, stretches over silky yet assertive tannins. The finish, long and elegantly spiced, leaves an impression of depth and relief while maintaining the lightness typical of southern Corsican reds. Myrtus 2023 shines as much for its aromatic precision as for its sincerity.
On aeration, the wine reveals increasing complexity, marked by nuances of maquis, bay leaf, dry scrub, and wildflowers evoking the wind-swept hills of Granace. The cellar work, carried out gently and without excessive extraction, allows the Sciaccarellu to fully express its floral and spicy palette. The controlled aging, without marked oak influence, brings a fine structure and subtle depth while preserving the fruit's clarity. The wine then gains volume and elegance, offering a delicate tactile sensation and a fresh framework that makes it extremely digestible. The whole composes a precise, vibrant island red that combines immediate charm with serious construction.
Myrtus Rouge 2023 asserts itself as a gastronomic wine, capable of accompanying roasted meats, lamb with maquis herbs, stuffed guinea fowl, or Mediterranean dishes with bold flavors. Its tannic finesse also allows it to shine with characterful vegetable cuisine, such as grilled vegetables or mushroom risotto. Already attractive for its fruity brightness and harmony, it has the potential to evolve over a few years, developing more complex notes of blond tobacco, stewed black fruits, and dry garrigue. It is a deep and precise Corsican red, both rooted in its terroir and carried by a modern style, confirming Domaine Sant Armettu's mastery in expressing Sciaccarellu.
Grape variety: Sciaccarellu
