At a glance

Producer

Domaine Carterole

Region

Côtes Catalanes, Roussillon, France

Grape variety

Grenache Blanc, Macabeu, Vermentino (typical blend)

Wine type

White

Body

Medium-bodied and Fruity

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$15-$25

Tasting profile

Fresh citrus, green apple, white flowers, and subtle minerality

Evolution: May gain slight honeyed and nuttier secondary notes after 3-4 years

At peak: Balanced acidity with layered fruit and mineral complexity at peak

Structure

Acidity

Medium-high acidity, typical for Roussillon whites

Tannins

None (white wine)

Alcohol

13.0%-13.5%

Aging potential

5-7 years from vintage

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2024 to 2027

Optimal window

2023 to 2028

Current status

Drinking well now with good freshness and vibrancy

Current condition

Bright aromatics and lively palate

The vintage 2022 is a warm year in Roussillon producing ripe fruit but maintaining good acidity, enabling the wine to show freshness now and evolve gracefully over 5-7 years.

Food pairing

Ideal with seafood dishes, grilled fish, Mediterranean salads, light poultry dishes, and goat cheeses.

Serving

Serving temperature

10-12°C / 50-54°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 6/10

Likely small domaine with traditional Roussillon viticulture practices; limited use of chemicals suspected

The domaine appears to be a small, family-run estate typical of Côtes Catalanes focusing on minimal intervention and local sustainability traditions rather than formal certifications. Packaging is standard glass bottles without excessive materials. No concrete evidence of biodynamic or organic certifications. Overall sustainability is average with a moderate environmental impact.