Les Terrasses Rouge 2023 – Côtes-du-Roussillon’s Schist-Cool Show-stopper

Tasting Notes

This wine doesn’t whisper—it seduces. Deep ruby hue with upfront plum and mulberry fruit, then gets spicy with garrigue herbs, dried bark, and paprika that make the nose compelling. It’s ample yet lithe, mid-weight with silky tannins and freshness in tow. The finish sneaks in a smoky sweetness—like charred red peppers or baked cinnamon—making you savor every sip.

Meet the Winemaker

Jean Boucabeille farms 21 hectares on Perpignan’s terraced schist slopes with organic zeal. Since 2008 the estate's been certified organic, living in harmony with nature—forests, bees, manual labor, minimal cellar intervention. Real terroir flex, zero corporate snooze.

Wine Specs

• Varietal Blend: Predominantly Mourvèdre, supported by Syrah, Grenache, and old-vine Carignan.
  

• Vintage: 2023

• Region: Côtes du Roussillon Villages, Languedoc‑Roussillon, France

• Winemaking: Gently macerated in tank, no oak to spoil the schist expression. Organic.
  

• ABV: ~14%
  

• Serving Temp: 16–18 °C — just cool enough to let its spices sing

Critic Reviews

• Tamlyn Currin (JancisRobinson.com): “One of the best Roussillon bargains we've tasted... juicy black cherry and red-fleshed plums, herbal bark, paprika, silky tannins, smoky-sweet finish.”
  

• Vinous/Vincognito style summary: Fresh berries and blackberry with acidity, ideal for eggplant pasta, veal, lamb...
  

• Gold – Organic Wine Award 2022 (94 pts): “Grenache and Syrah taste like fire and fruit.”
  

Food Pairings

This wine's spice and structure make it a pairing beast:

• Grilled lamb chops or ribs, to harness that smoky-sweet resonance

• Middle Eastern plates—lamb kebabs, tagine, spiced couscous

• BBQ—like pulled pork or smoky meat platters

• Aged Manchego or sheep’s milk cheeses, to echo the herbal tones

Why You Need This Bottle

Because “organic value bottle” doesn’t usually come with schist-soul swagger. Les Terrasses Rouge 2023 is smart, structured, spicy, and fun—a trophy for your everyday that won’t break the vibe or the bank.

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