Domaine de Rancy - Rancio Macabeu NV - Roussillon, France

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Domaine de Rancy - Rancio Macabeu NV - Roussillon, FranceMacabeu The Roussillon used to be known for its sweet, fortified wines. But changing tastes have caused production to fall into steep decline along with the fortunes of the wine makers specialised in producing them. A handful remain, however, and Domaine de Rancy is one of them. Based in the village of Latour de France, Jean Hubert Verdaguer and his wife Brigitte were the first in the village to sell all their production in bottle back in 1989, an

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Food pairing : A good match for similarly delicate cheeses like Stravacco or Saint-Nectaire

20 days maceration then 10 months in enamel lined concrete tank

independent winemakers who prioritise quality over quantity

The goal is to express the purity of the fruit and the character of the southern Rhône terroir

Ivano and Michele run a small

Aurélie ferments in a combination of stainless steel tanks of demi-muids with nine months ageing on the lees

like Ossau Iraty

wet winds by the “Petit Ballon” and “Grand Ballon” mountains which form part of the Vosges range

Food pairing : This is an excellent option for a cheese and charcuterie board : the fattiness of cheeses and cured meats will ameliorate the tannins

passionfruit

Catarratto