Producer: Domaine Le Casot des Mailloles

El Nino Rouge 2013,

Le Casot des Mailloles

With El Nino Rouge 2013, the Casot des Mailloles delivers a cuvée of striking intensity, faithful to the spirit of the great natural wines of Collioure. Made from a blend of Carignan, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, this deep, structured red wine expresses the pure minerality of the schist soils and the raw energy of the old, low-yielding vines. Cultivated by hand on steep slopes, these vines require meticulous work, rewarded by incomparable concentration and freshness.

A powerful, mineral, and spicy wine

At first glance, the intense garnet color announces the richness of the material. The nose is complex and deep, combining aromas of ripe black fruits, peppery and spicy notes, as well as a salty touch reminiscent of the maritime influence of the Banyuls terroir. On the palate, the balance is remarkable: a beautiful freshness supports the wine's density, while the silky and melted tannins provide an elegant structure. The finish is long, marked by a persistent minerality and a beautiful aromatic tension.

A vinification without artifice

As always at Casot des Mailloles, this wine is vinified completely naturally, without added sulfites. The grapes are fermented in whole bunches in concrete vats, then aged in stainless steel vats to preserve all the purity of the fruit and the minerality of the terroir. This vinification choice highlights the raw and sincere expression of the vineyard, without masking its identity by aging in oak.

Ideal with a grilled prime rib, lamb tagine, or game in sauce, El Nino Rouge 2013 is a wine of character, to be enjoyed after aeration to appreciate all its complexity.

El Nino Rouge 2012,

Le Casot des Mailloles

Le Casot des Mailloles, an iconic Roussillon estate, delivers a natural wine with a strong character, faithful to its rugged terroir on the hillsides of Banyuls. El Nino Rouge 2012 is an exceptional cuvée made from a blend of Carignan, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, from old, low-yielding vines. This precise work in the vineyards, carried out entirely by hand, gives this wine remarkable intensity and depth.

A powerful and expressive wine

At first glance, El Nino Rouge reveals a deep color with garnet highlights, testifying to its maturity and concentration. On the nose, a complex bouquet is revealed: notes of ripe black fruit, pepper, spice, and a subtle mineral note characteristic of the schist terroir of Collioure.

On the palate, the attack is straightforward, marked by a lovely freshness that balances the wine's density. The silky, melted tannins give way to a long, lingering finish, where we find the spicy and saline undertones, a true signature of the estate.

A vinification without artifice

True to the ethos of natural wine, this cuvée is vinified without added sulfites, in whole bunches and without oak aging to preserve the pure expression of the terroir. Fermentation in concrete vats and aging in stainless steel vats preserves all the freshness of the fruit and the precision of the aromas.

Enjoy now after aerating gently. It will pair wonderfully with a grilled prime rib, lamb tagine, or mature cheese.

Soula Rouge 2013,

Le Casot des Mailloles

Le Casot des Mailloles, a small, legendary Roussillon estate, has produced a cuvée with a strong character, expressing all the uniqueness of its steep terroir. Soula Rouge 2013, a natural, unadulterated wine, embodies the very essence of the hillsides of Banyuls: dense texture, vibrant freshness, and remarkable depth.

A powerful and authentic red

The color of Soula Rouge 2013 displays a deep red with garnet highlights, heralding a structured and concentrated wine. The nose is intense and complex, combining ripe black fruits, sweet spices and mineral touches. On the palate, the attack is frank, driven by a beautiful acidity that balances the richness of the wine. We find a full and silky structure, supported by elegant and melted tannins. The finish is long and persistent, marked by spicy notes and a saline mineral note.

Natural and precise vinification

True to the Casot des Mailloles ethos, this cuvée is produced without added sulfites and with minimal intervention. Whole-bunch fermentation and vat aging preserve all the fruit's energy and the purity of the terroir. This carefully crafted wine fully reflects the complexity of the vintage and the authentic expression of the vine.

Soula Rouge 2013 is ideally enjoyed after light aeration and will pair wonderfully with grilled prime rib, cassoulet, or a spicy sauce dish.