2013 Collioure, Côté Montagne, Domaine de la Rectorie

2013 Collioure, Côté Montagne, Domaine de la Rectorie

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2013 Collioure, Côté Montagne, Domaine de la Rectorie

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This spends the same amount of time in oak as the Côté Mer (one year), but the fruit comes from higher-altitude vineyards (450 metres above sea-level) and older vineyards further inland where soils are shallower and rockier. There is no Syrah in this blend, the 60 percent Carignan made up with a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Counoise. Only one other estate has Counoise planted and, although it was acquired by the Parcé family, they intend to keep it as they feel it contributes to the aromatics and colour of the wine.

Darker fruits of blackcurrant, cherry, plum and savoury spice play alongside herbal and garrigue notes, adding layers of complexity. Firm, grainy tannins and a vibrant acidity add to the structure. A real expression of the terroir and region come through in this cuvée.

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Domaine de la Rectorie

Domaine de la Rectorie

Banyuls is just down the road from Collioure and, whereas one is more famous for red and one for white, they both share the same extraordinary beauty, with a luminous Mediterranean backdrop framing natural bays with steep sea-facing vineyards and balmy breezes. Domaine de la Rectorie, run by the Parce family for over a century, has had the good sense to make wine in both appellations.

Collioure has gained plaudits over the last few decades for the quality of its white wines, but one should not forget that red grapes are still more planted here and that not too long ago they would all have gone into Banyuls.

Their Montage cuvée is planted, as the name suggests, on the highest vineyards and is picked relatively late; it is a fascinating blend of equal proportions of Carignan, Grenache, Counoise and Mouvèdre. The Counoise is especially interesting, celebrated by, amongst others, the Perrins at Château de Beaucastel, and adds aromas of violet and even jasmine to the ensemble. 

Cuvée Leon Parce is a classic fortified Banyuls, the Grenache having been allowed to macerate for three weeks in the neutral alcohol (96 % abv), which is added fairly quickly to arrest the initial fermentation. This extended maceration, allied to the innate thickness of the Grenache skins, ensures a purity of structure and avoids any danger of confection. 
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