# La Rougeante 2022 (2022)

- **Producer:** SELECT VINS Gros Paux-Rosset
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Carignan, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah
- **Region:** Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €15
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black plum, blackcurrant, black cherry, cinnamon, chocolate, vanilla, cloves

## About this wine

La Rougeante 2022 is a red wine from the Corbières appellation in the Languedoc region of France. It is produced by SELECT VINS Gros Paux-Rosset, a collaboration between Jean Paux-Rosset and winemaker Claude Gros. The grapes are sourced from terraced vineyards in Montséret and Boutenac, characterized by limestone and clay soils. The blend comprises Carignan, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah. The 2022 vintage is described as having a significant aromatic profile with spicy notes and blackcurrant characteristics.

## Interesting facts

- Grapes are sourced from terraced vineyards in Montséret and Boutenac.
- The wine is a blend of four classic Southern Rhône varietals.
- SELECT VINS focuses on specific, high-quality vineyard plots.
- The producer is a collaboration between two Languedoc wine professionals.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and structured tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of proteins like lamb and beef, while the blend's inherent fruitiness can stand up to robust flavors and savory herbs. The wine's intensity can also balance richer sauces.

## Wine making process

La Rougeante 2022 is produced using hand-picked and destemmed grapes. The winemaking process involves a long maceration period of three to four weeks, followed by aging in oak barrels for 10 months before bottling. This approach aims to maximize the extraction of flavor and structure from the blend of Carignan, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah.