Red El Nino 2013

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.