Domaine Gauby Vieilles Vignes Rouge Côtes du Roussillon Villages

Roussillon Wine Region, France

Old-vine assemblage from Calce schist; Grenache, Carignan, and Syrah averaging 50+ years. Biodynamic farming produces intense, complex red with garrigue, dark fruit, leather, and volcanic mineral depth. Aged in large oak foudres. Benchmark Roussillon rouge.

Pairing intelligence

• main: Old-vine Grenache and Carignan's garrigue and leather are the natural companion to rustic Languedoc-style lamb
• main: Cross-border Catalan affinity; schist-grown Grenache and Carignan echo the herbed pork sausage tradition
• main: Roussillon intensity and earthy tannin match the gamey richness of wild boar; cheese bridges fruit and umami