Mas Amiel - Côtes du Roussillon - Altaïr - White - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 White Côtes du Roussillon Altaïr is a blend of Grenache Gris, Grenache Blanc, and Macabeu from 70-year-old vines rooted in schist soils. This brilliantly executed combination delivers a fresh, mineral-driven structure, marked by remarkable purity, energy, and an almost silky texture. Its sharp, vibrant character makes it a standout, with a complex profile and beautifully refined bitterness that extends through the long finish. A Selection Committee favorite, rated 93/100.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Direct pressing and light settling. 40% of the volume aged in demi-muids and egg-shaped concrete tanks, 60% in stainless steel vats.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Bright pale yellow.

Nose:

An aromatic mineral aroma of gunflint with notes of citrus.

Palate:

A lively, silky, and precise opening, with refined bitterness and a long, fresh finish.

Temperature:

Serve at 10 to 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Fish terrine with lemon mayonnaise, creamy chicken with chanterelles, pear tart.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

A standout estate in Roussillon and a two-star producer in the French wine guide RVF, Mas Amiel masters both sweet and dry wines, crafting biodynamic cuvées that shine with purity and generosity.

A champion of a new vision for southern wines, Olivier Decelle—also the owner of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé Château Jean Faure—has built his success on these schist-rich terroirs, working with over 130 parcels in an untouched, wild landscape.