Domaine La Mariota is a boutique estate located in the rugged Roussillon region of Southern France, led by winemakers focused on dry-farmed, old-vine Mediterranean varieties. "Roc de la Vella" takes its name from the rocky, schist-dominated terraces surrounding the village of Latour-de-France.

Blending Carignan, Grenache, and Syrah from low-yielding old vines, the 2024 vintage delivers intense Mediterranean dark fruit, wild garrigue herbs, and a cool, mineral-driven undercurrent borne from high-altitude schist soils.

Why You'll Love It

• An authentic, small-batch Southern French red from old-vine schist terraces.
• Concentrated yet fresh, bursting with black raspberries, garrigue herbs, cracked pepper, and crushed stone.
• Silky tannins and energetic acidity make it far more agile and drinkable than warm-climate stereotypes suggest.
• A distinctive, terroir-driven alternative to more familiar Rhône or Languedoc reds.

How To Serve It

• Serve at cool room temperature between 58°F and 62°F (a light chill works wonders).
• Decant for 30 minutes to allow the herbal and mineral aromatics to expand.
• Pour into Burgundy stems to capture its aromatic, floral, and herbal complexity.
• Pair with roasted lamb leg, grilled pork sausages, grilled Mediterranean vegetables, or duck confit.