Red El Nino 2012

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.